Ripe Kitchen & Bar

Ripe Kitchen & Bar RIPE (rahyp) adj. - having arrived at the highest point of development or excellence, as to be ready for reaping, gathering or eating).
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The original intention was simply to have a neighborhood bar with a limited menu of just amazingly seasoned Jerk Chicken, smoked over some “real” charcoal on our massive grill, and some super fresh Fried or Steamed Snapper - like we all used to eat on Sundays at the beach in Kingston, Jamaica where we grew up, sipping on potent cocktails. We began that way, but as word got out, our customers beg

ged for more menu items and pleaded for full dinner service. We recognized that there was a void in the neighborhood for such a venue so we foolishly filled it, and now, 7 years later, we are still up to our necks running a “real” restaurant (er, neighborhood joint)


We delight in challenging traditional business methods and passionately believe that business can be fun. We enjoy a sense of being different, because unlike most businesses, we esteem Ripe as a continuous “work in progress” with a “purpose beyond profits”. We continuously strive to present the Art, Literature, Music, and Food of our Caribbean culture in new and interesting ways. Management is deeply committed to social responsibility, so at the drop of a hat, with drink specials flowing, we make friends and dancers of everyone - neighbors, dignitaries, tourists and staff members alike - into the wee, wee (did we say wee ?) hours of the morning. Ripe will compromise on almost anything but not our core ideology, our aesthetics or our sense of curiosity.

We love seeing the happy especially when it features a little bit of the old and the new! 📷:LyndaLee
09/01/2026

We love seeing the happy especially when it features a little bit of the old and the new! 📷:LyndaLee

Introducing the Basil Smash! Another of our grown and sexy weekend specials. Try one while they’re still available.
08/29/2026

Introducing the Basil Smash! Another of our grown and sexy weekend specials. Try one while they’re still available.

They’re baaaaack! In addition to our Sorrel Mojitos, Ripe’s Guava Jerk Ribs are available as this weekend’s special. Wha...
08/28/2026

They’re baaaaack! In addition to our Sorrel Mojitos, Ripe’s Guava Jerk Ribs are available as this weekend’s special. What better way to feel like you’re in the islands than with a taste of the islands…before it’s back to school and yuh free paypa bun! IYKYK Raspec’

Did you know? There’s a dedicated catering line for all the usual Ripe hits and nuff, nuff more. 914 207 6030 Our comple...
08/26/2026

Did you know? There’s a dedicated catering line for all the usual Ripe hits and nuff, nuff more. 914 207 6030 Our complete catering menu is on our website. Have the party at your house or the office!

Summer nights are slowly getting cooler…spend the rest of them with us - it’s always hot and happening in here.
08/17/2026

Summer nights are slowly getting cooler…spend the rest of them with us - it’s always hot and happening in here.

Today is Jamaica’s Independence Day…but if you look at a map of flavor, there is a 400-year-oldcrime scene we need to ta...
08/06/2026

Today is Jamaica’s Independence Day…

but if you look at a map of flavor, there is a 400-year-old
crime scene we need to talk about.

For centuries, Mexico has been calling their favorite crimson hibiscus flower drink Agua de Jamaica.

Meanwhile, the people of Jamaica—the actual island—
simply call it Sorrel.

It is the most delicious case of international identity theft in culinary history, and tonight, we are executing a sting operation to take the name back.

We are kicking it up a notch.
We took those authentic, real-deal deep crimson island
flowers—brewed real Yard style
(yes i know everyone has their own version, as do we)
to be heavily spiced, tart,
and sweet—then completely weaponized it for
Ripe’s balmy Thursday night
Independence Day celebrations!

Meet the
“Adult Jamaica Drink.”
We locked that childhood classic flavor down with
a heavy pour of authentic island fire, turning a refreshing daytime staple into a serious nigh-time adult beverage.

No agave. No tequila. No compromises.
Just pure history, reclaiming its identity
one high-proof sip at a time.

Mexicans call it Jamaica.

Jamaicans call it Sorrel.

You will call it the best thing you’ve tasted all week!

TONIGHT’S SPECIAL:

Buy your first “Adult Jamaica Drink,” and
your second one is HALF OFF if you can correctly
pronounce hibiscus in Spanish (Flor de Jamaica)
to your bartender without twisting your tongue.
You better practice rolling that “R” before you show up!

Come celebrate Independence Day with pure history.
Stay thirsty, my friends.

Good people. Delicious food. Fun times. There’s nothing better than a summer lyme with us here at Ripe. Come through! ...
07/30/2026

Good people. Delicious food. Fun times. There’s nothing better than a summer lyme with us here at Ripe. Come through!

THE GREAT THIRD‑PLACE RUMBLEThe Coalition of AthleticInebriates & Degenerates(AKA-the usual suspects)will be holding the...
07/17/2026

THE GREAT THIRD‑PLACE RUMBLE

The Coalition of Athletic
Inebriates & Degenerates
(AKA-the usual suspects)
will be holding their meeting on
Saturday July 18th,
2026 at 5pm

All are welcome to participate after the initial
pre-game consumption ceremonies have
commenced at the bar.
Promptly at game time, they open the floor to all
game-only related imbibing & commentary, including
but not limited to the rum‑powered referee arguments, and general FOOTball related bacchanalia

Look — third place isn’t exactly legendary.
Nobody’s carving statues over this match.
But that’s exactly why it is going to be
ridiculous in the best way.
Because at Ripe, the game is just the excuse.

The real show?

Bar‑Only Specials all night.

THE ARSENAL WILL INCLUDE:

Spicy Jersey Fries
Mango‑Habanero Wings
The Jerk Steak that already
won our unofficial
Culinary World Cup
Ripe Rum Punch
Red Stripe
FRESH Squeezed Margaritas
Flash‑grilled Jerk Chicken
Jerk Chicken Quesadillas
Codfish Spring Rolls
Stuffed Ripe Plantains
Jerk Wings
Fried Red Snapper
Because if you’re watching a match that barely
matters, you deserve cocktails & grub that
absolutely do.
This isn’t about trophies.
It’s about noise, nonsense, food, friends,
and full‑volume trash talk.
Show up. Stir the pot. Claim your title.
Third place is about to get louder
than First place.
see you at the bar on Saturday!

HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE - Ripe will be closed on Saturday, July 4th and reopen for regular dinner service on Tuesday, Jul...
07/04/2026

HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE - Ripe will be closed on Saturday, July 4th and reopen for regular dinner service on Tuesday, July 7th. Happy 4th!

Address

151 W Sandford Boulevard
Mount Vernon, NY
10550

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 12am
Wednesday 4pm - 12am
Thursday 4pm - 12am
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 4pm - 12am

Telephone

+19146657689

Website

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