My wife and I really enjoyed this place. The food was good, the place was MUCH nicer on the inside than we expected from the outside, the service was quick, and the menu had a lot of uniqueness to it. The only negative is that they didn't have any gluten free menu options. But the cool was accommodating enough and I could order a hamburger on a salad instead of a bun. We would go back. read more

The Ridge Social Eatery - Regular Hamburger with bun. - Canadian (New) Near Me - Roseville, Ontario

Went with friends that have never been. Had the beef flatbread and burgers. Wednesday is usually our favorite night because of the burger special. This night they were exceptional as usual. The chef did an awesome job. It is always nice and relaxing to go and enjoy great food and drinks. read more

Food was great. Went two days in a row. Liver for dinner and burger for lunch. Both Karen and Kendra the servers were great. Highly recommend! read more

By far the best burger in the region. Wednesday's you can get a burger and fries for $11. Can't even get that at Macdonalds anymore! Surely not an 8 oz patty like The Ridge uses. Aside from the burgers, everything else is also fabulous! read more

Upon arrive you walk into the restaurant the "odor" coming from the kitchen almost made us all puke. Smelled like dirty old lady parts so you can imagine my friends were giving to me the eye to leave asap. Hosts/sever greeting us and told us the soup of the day ... hence the smell. We took a look at the menu. They had interesting selections for a small town more bistro like in the heart of kitchener with matching prices. Not sure this place was fitting. Since we both had kids with us and none of these food ideas appeal for finger friendly kids. I asked for a kids menu. NOPE no kids menu. At that point we all had to leave. Im surprised she didnt offer us kid options the cook can make. Server was quite rude. read more

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we were at The Ridge on March 2. we were pleasantly surprised there was live music. the artist, Kyle, was great. He has quite the repertoire. The food was good. we had the mussels and then shared the pasta special. Fun evening had by all. The wait staff were attentive and friendly. I certainly recommend and highly recommend catching Kyle at his next appearance. read more

We were visiting family in Cambridge and went to The Ridge for dinner. As usual the food was excellent. I changed out up and had liver and onions with bacon. I don't cook it for myself at home, but let me say this wss a great treat that was cooked to perfection. As usual the staff was friendly and efficient. Atmosphere is relaxed and very enjoyable. We definitely recommend for a meal and a nice evening out. We always look forward to a great meal at The Ridge when we are in to visit! Thank you all. read more

This is a fantastic little restaurant! Ha lunch there, the waitress was very friendly and punctual. we had homemade roasted red pepper soup. Unbelievably good!!! The flathead we had, was loaded! This is the way a flathead should be!!! The name of the restaurant has been shortened to Ridge from Nithridge, so look for the Ridge sign. read more

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Enjoyed a wonderful meal here last night with a group of friends. We sampled many of the expertly prepared meals by Chef Don. The menu was varied...gluten free and veggie available. The dishes were inventive and all the ingredients were ultra fresh and local. It's called Social because the atmosphere breeds friendship and fun...comfortable and casual and tons of fun!...a great spot for a special celebration. read more

Just returned from dinner solo at this little spot. First let me start by saying, I desperately hoped I would enjoy this place. It's moments from my house, and the small community surrounding the Social could use a spot to frequent. Unfortunately, given my personal experience, and the reactions of those I polled at random while leaving, I don't have much hope for the restaurant. To be fair, I had one item. In fairness to me, this one item, and my overall experience did not really have me looking forward to staying any longer. I sat at the bar, by myself. Most places would take this as an invitation to at least converse with a guest. Not me. I got a name out of my server at the end of my meal. There was an older gent milling about pouring drinks, who probably spoke three words to me during my visit (apparently he was the chef, in his golf shirt...) but I'll get to him. It's not like this was a busy night. I think I saw 3 tables seated, averaging 3 bodies at each. There were some folks sitting in the "lounge" (awkward couch space in the middle of the room) who ordered cappuccinos, which they could not have due to technical difficulties. Plain ol' drip coffee it is. Okay, so the food. I ordered a flat bread to start. "Funghi" flat bread. Means mushrooms, right? In this case, it means crimini mushrooms completely overpowered by caramelized onions (the highlight) served on "meh" flatbread. After sitting with this item for 20 minutes or so, slowly eating to determine if anyone would ask how I enjoyed (the "chef" pouring beer in front of me the whole time) I finally finished the darn thing. At which point my apparently nameless server (not the chef) asked how I enjoyed. When I asked if she wanted the truth, and indicated that generally, something called "Funghi" has more than one kind of mushroom, her reply was that it usually does, but it's a seasonal dish that they won't be serving next week, and so I'm getting the last of the mushrooms they have. Setting aside that this makes no sense (how long are they keeping these mushrooms around?) it's a terrible reaction to feedback the likes of which I provided. I was basically told that they didn't have what they needed to execute my meal, and therefore it's understandable I didn't really enjoy it. I proceeded to watch her take my plate into the kitchen, and say absolutely nothing to the "chef". I then waited for the server to return to see what else I would like. At which point, I introduced myself, and she said her name was Ashley, and "sorry, it's been crazy in here tonight." Not really. Turns out, she's the daughter of the ownership. You'd think someone with a vested interest in the place would take feedback more seriously. Not good, Ashley. I really, really want this place to succeed, for purely selfish reasons. A great location in an area which is experiencing a huge amount of growth... talk about wasted opportunity. It gets two stars because of location, and because yelps one star description of "EEP. Methinks not." I'll reserve for places that concern me for hygienic reasons. read more

This restaurant is definitely a hidden stone (not quite gem, but polished none the less) in some senses and our meal was most definitely a roller coaster ride of emotions. Upon arrival the server was nice enough to switch our tables, which, is a total pain in the butt, I'm sure. She was patient as we waited for a guest who was arriving from out of town. The drink selection was well priced and there was something for everyone. The appetizers arrived quickly, just in time for our guest! We had the beet terrine which was literally to die for. Oven roasted beets, goat cheese and apple slaw. It was so rich, really delicious. We also had the Poutine which was up to my Canadian standard, nice squeaky curds. The seafood cakes were another dish that was out of this world. Needless to say, we were all pretty excited for our main courses! It all starts to go downhill at this point. Sometime during the appetizers the music started playing, it was so loud. The way the restaurant is designed and furnished there is nothing to reduce or absorb any sound. The piano player was not bad, he also sung happy birthday too my mom! I had called ahead in the day and asked whomever I spoke with to note that it was my Moms birthday, her name etc. Sadly the server still had to come up and ask one of my guests all the information. Why did I even waste my time calling if no one can read? The mains were kind of disappointing all around. The side vegtables that were served was one piece of pepper, one piece of zucchini and half an onion. In most higher end restaurants this would be blasphemy. The seafood linguini was super bland and kind of watery, more like a dish from a chain restaurant. Another guest got the burger, without onions. The burger was covered in onions, and we all know that onion is a flavor that lingers. The server apologized, although did not take responsibility and took the burger back to the kitchen. Less than a minute later miraculously the burger returns! Was it a fresh new burger? Of course not. The onions were scraped off and the patty was refried. My guest did not want to wait, it was a birthday celebration and he did not make a fuss. He suffered through this 'burnt puck of chuck' with a smile on his face. He let me know if it was him and I alone he would of up and left. What if there was an allergy? Thank goodness there wasn't. I can't help to think of what kind of staff is in this kitchen when the standard is as low as this. It was incredibly disappointing all around, and everyone was kind of just grossed out. At this point I had to question whether the fish in my pasta was chicken. The service standards of our waitress totally crashed at this point. I'm sure she could tell we were all upset and disappointed. I get that like any family when all together, my family can be a bit much. It's in her job description though, and she just lost it. She did not quality check our food again after the burger, she was silent through the rest of the experience. She chose to ring through the other giant table in the restaurant before ours, making us sit and wait an extra 10 minutes! Good technique, a great tactic of a noticeably disappointed? Angry? Embarrassed? server. Needless to say we were charged for the burger which was the cherry on the (birthday) cake. I do understand that our guest chose to eat it but any establishment that had and pride in their food and service would not have charged someone for that sacrilegious excuse for a burger. At the end of the meal it was clear that this is not a fine dining restaurant. I was left wondering. Is this a live music pub? A piano bar? The Ridge seems like a confused teenager trying to find themselves in a world of restaurants that have their sh*t together. Lower your prices or higher your standards, please. read more

Pass this place everyday and it looked and sounded promising, nicely decorated and attractive staff, with attention to locally sourced ingredients. But, when we finally got the chance to go, we were disappointed! Asked about the specials and the server recommended the vegetable lasagna. When it arrived, the dish was flat as it consisted of 4 sheets of pasta, the top one dried and edges curling. The "vegetables" could be counted - 5 pieces of asparagus, a couple slices of carrots and not much else. No sauce of any description, except a drizzle around the edges and ironically, that drizzle was the most tasty part. We also got a burger that came with fries. The burger was supposed to have "smoked Gouda", but it must have melted and soaked into the bun because there was no suggestion of it on the patty. The menu claimed the meat was from grass fed beef, but the patty was dried out and overcooked. Although, it may have been an attempt at balance, sine the fries were undercooked. To top it off, ordered a soft drink and got a small 4 or 6 oz glass half full of ice, no refills were offered and was billed over $2. It is a pity that our experience was so poor, as it would have been nice to have a decent choice in the area and not have to drive all the way to K-W, Cambridge or even Paris. read more

Love love love this place. Food is fresh, tasty and presented with some flair. And did I mention locally sourced. Chana masala is a nice plant based meal. Schnitzel and Shades Mill Chicken are awesome. Goulash....succulent. You can't lose! read more

This is a wonderful restaurant just outside Kitchener. I have visited three times. I loved the dried tomato on the caprese burger. The fish and chips include an original and fresh slaw. The chana masala was perfectly spiced. The servers are pleasant, the ambiance is warm, and the chef is talented. It's worth the drive to Roseville. read more

Amazing food! I almost felt like I was back in Europe, enjoying excellent food. The atmosphere is nice and service is great. They do not have a huge menu but everything I have tried was just perfect. I will be back. read more

neat place in roseville, good menu selections. food was very tasty and well prepared. we both had the shades mill chicken. service by theresa was prompt and friendly :) worth a try for sure! read more

I didn't have the best experience last year when I first tried to this place but I thought I would give them another shot. I am glad I did as this completely changed my opinion on this establishment. The waitress Teresa was friendly and on the ball with everything, awesome service. The food was spot on amazing. I had the special: chicken stuffed with spinach and goat cheese, garlic mash potatoes and veggies. Everything tasted so yummy, veggies were cooked perfectly. I look forward to going back again and trying something else. I would recommend this to my friends to show them the gem we have in our small town. read more

My wife and I have been driving by the NithRidge Social Eatery for about 6 months (since our daughter moved to Ayr) and have always talked about going there for dinner. At Christmas our daughter purchased a gift certificate for us and we were really excited and looking forward to going to the Eatery. We went this evening (Jan. 27) for my wife's birthday. Wow, what a disappointment! We had looked at the menu online and decided on what we each wanted to order. I wanted the fish and chips (whitefish) and my wife the Shades Mill Chicken. Unfortunately, when we looked at the menu at the Eatery the fish was not whitefish but rather cod (which I cannot stand). I decided to order the Braised Beef Goulash, however, I was informed that they did not have this entree available and so I now had to resort to choosing a third item. Not a very good reception when you are looking forward to one selection and now are picking a third!!! My wife ordered the chicken dish and I ended up ordering Poutine. When our meals arrived and the Poutine was put down in front of me I was flabbergasted, there was 11 small pieces of curd cheese (yes I counted them!) placed here and there over a pretty big plate of fries and gravy, it looked ridiculous. About half the cheese was cold because no gravy had touched them, I even looked within the fries to see if there was more cheese... but there wasn't. My wife started eating her meal and said this is awful, the vegetables are grilled black and taste like charcoal, the chicken is also over grilled, thin and tough. I tasted the chicken and agreed with her. We talked briefly about complaining, however, both agreed to eat what we could and leave because we felt 'if this is what the Eatery serves, then nothing they could do would fix it'. We will not go back and we will not recommend this Eatery to anyone. Poutine - $9 for fries, gravy and 11 small pieces of curd cheese - absolutely ridiculous! Chicken - $17 for charred veggies, rice and charred thin breasts of chicken - same Online menu that is out of date and menu items that are not available, not acceptable. Too bad that such a nice spot inside can't provide the essentials of great food for a reasonable price. Jim Gagnon, Kitchener, On. read more

Today my wife and myself stop by this Restaurant as we were hungry and at one time or another had said we would like to try The Ridge. We arrived at 5:50 pm and were seated in a table. Cons 1 - No air conditioning what so ever even though it was said they have it but the heat of the kitchen over takes the benefit of it. 2 - My wife made her order requesting no onions and capers, the waitress replied they may not be able to because they might be busy in the kitchen?????????? 3 - Direct sunlight at only our table making the heat more unpleasant. 4 - There was a consistent haze of smoke coming from the kitchen that took over the whole restaurant. 5 - 40 minutes after we had ordered our waitress came over and told us our order wouldn't be long but she had put it in out of order, sorry??? 6 - The food, I had the Caprese Burger which was tasty, unfortunately they used a stale pretzel bun which didn't improve the dish. My wife had the Italian chicken flatbread which was very bland, no real flavour to make it shine. 7 - The restaurant is hugely understaffed, and from a patrons view point at first glance is that they cheap out on labour, two waitresses and two staff in the kitchen??? If you can afford to have a one man band sing, you are missing the vital points of making your restaurant function like a well oiled machine, It needs the right amount of service to make each occasion a memorable one. Not waitresses making empty excuses for inconsistencies. Pro's The young gentlemen you hired to sing and play guitar had a great voice which was the only pleasant part of this experience. Take this criticism from the customer not your ego. All who are reading this I suggest you try it out yourself and use your own experience to add to the reviews. read more