The Ridge Restaurant & Bar - (Near Ellensburg, WA)

5 /5 Chris T.: Incredibly delicious! The fusion flavor was powerful and not overwhelming, balanced but still knocked over the taste buds. If I were less macho I might have cried a little at the disappearance of the last bacon wrapped shrimp. Our host, Josue is the friendliest ever to have met. The experience overall was pleasant and enjoyable. What would have made it better is if angels from heaven had shared the chocolate brownie with us, but they chose to sit at their own table.

5 /5 Diana CarsonWalker: Fun service, excellent food, different flavors. Amazing to be able to get a lunch size (tapas) pistachio crusted salmon and tasty spinach sauteed, for the price of a burger. A gem for sure.

5 /5 Winner WinnerChickenDinner: Three of us dined here recently and had a great overall experience. We ordered the burger, salmon, calamari, and tomato soup—each dish was flavorful and well-prepared. The burger was juicy and satisfying, the salmon was fresh and nicely cooked, and the tomato soup was rich and velvety—perfect comfort food. My daughter had the calamari and thought it could have used a bit less breading, but still said the flavor was solid. The dips served with the appetizers were excellent—bold, complementary, and clearly made with care. We actually ate the carrots garnishing the calamari before we remembered to take photos, which probably says enough. I started nibbling on her fish before we even got our drinks. Service was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and efficient without being overbearing. The kind of place that gets the details right. Well definitely be back.

5 /5 Vindana Madhuwantha: We really enjoyed the food and the warm, friendly service. The menu offers a unique option to order half portions, allowing guests to sample a variety of dishes while still experiencing the full flavors. We took advantage of this and tried several dishes, including salmon fillet, shrimp wrapped in bacon, crispy pork shoulder, coffee-rubbed Picanha steak, and shrimp Florentine. Each dish was incredibly tasty, and the presentation was visually appealing. The service was attentive and welcoming, ensuring that we understood the menu options. For example, when our child was unsure about which drink to order, our server kindly explained the different choices and helped select the perfect non-alcoholic option based on their preferences. Overall, we were extremely happy with both the food and service. Thank you for a wonderful experience after a busy day!

3 /5 B Budge: We started with an appetizer: portobello mushrooms layered with tomato and mozzarella, drizzled with a balsamic reduction and garnished with two basil leaves. There was flavor potential, but the mushrooms themselves were cooked incorrectly. They had a spongy, slimy texture and were completely unseasoned. As a result, they overpowered the already weak tomato and created an imbalance in what otherwise could have been a delightful appetizer. Next came the entrées. The first was a baseball steak with garlic mashed potatoes and a mélange of summer squash and zucchini. The squash was done well enough, but the potatoes were over-processed, creating a starchy, sticky texture. Again, they lacked salt, which muted what little garlic flavor was present. The baseball steak itself was sinewy, dry, and tough. It also lacked salt and completely fell flat on flavor—definitely a choice-grade steak. The second entrée was a picanha steak with mushrooms and spinach. The sides were fine, and the mushrooms were cooked better than those in the appetizer. Unfortunately, the coffee-crusted picanha was flavorless. It lacked a proper sear and had a texture similar to the baseball steak. It was genuinely difficult to eat. I had to ask the waiter for salt—there was quite literally none on the dish. Overall, our experience was a 2.5 out of 5 stars. It’s unfortunate that such basic execution and seasoning issues set the tone for the entire meal. These are simple mistakes, but they matter. I hope they’re able to dial things in. I would consider going back if they do.