Ripka's Beach Cafe &. "The Dugout"

Ripka's Beach Cafe &. "The Dugout" Our delicious, local oysters are some of the most widely harvested in the world. Come for our fresh
(359)

Ripka's Beach Cafe' - grill is a seaside restaurant in one of the more beautiful beaches in Connecticut. What used to be a beach "convenience" is now a destination
Activities abound for all including available volley ball softball, skate boarding and a fabulous fishing pier that is great to just take a long walk. Ripka's is open year round and the beach area is a great venue for many events including triathalons and charity walks. Ripka's produces great seafood and typical fare but also caters to the many companies and individuals with catering year round. Clients from GE to Norwalk Hospital and many other companies use Ripka's for many of their catering needs from 5 people to 200 people and beyond. The gem by the water is about the view and the food and the community and we would love to see everyone get out, get some fresh air and visit us along the way

11/27/2025

Forensic assessment attributes attack to ‘large bull shark‘

10/26/2025

my heart goes out to the family Mangiolds
nick mangold passes due to liver complications
awful news...such a great
41 years old
RIP

10/22/2025
those were the days
10/19/2025

those were the days

Practicing social distancing

many know what I was waiting to let people know definitively I can say now that it's 99% certain. We are going to only ...
10/18/2025

many know what I was waiting to let people know definitively
I can say now that it's 99% certain. We are going to only be open another few more days out of the next week or 2.
There is allot to unwind . The final decision only happened in the last day.
It came on fast even though its development took many months
it was an easy decision business wise , emotionally not so.
Im grateful for having the opportunity to serve the community at this beach for the last 13 years and Norwalk for additional 7.
I enjoyed working with my wife Kristin Nargi-Ripka
for 13 years until she got an opportunity to work at Pocantico Hills CSD . running the kitchen and supplying fabulous meals for pre k through 8th .
if it wasn't that something she is passionate about
I would have argued with her to stay with me "at the beach".
Ive been working at the school as well fot a few years. and will continue full time next year. Continuing preparing food and hoping to intermittently supplying cooking instruction.
The combination of working again with my wife
is something I enjoy. tremendously.
I will, however miss Norwalk and what could have been.

Tune squad tonite at the beach !!!,Wood fired pizzas. GREAT NIGHT OUT,!!!
08/29/2025

Tune squad tonite at the beach !!!,
Wood fired pizzas. GREAT NIGHT OUT,!!!

Waning summer doesn't keep us from going to the island for a double "adult " party
08/23/2025

Waning summer doesn't keep us from going to the island for a double "adult " party

We are hiring all positions Its that time of year when our aspiring college bound kids are off.Part time, full time, fro...
08/11/2025

We are hiring all positions
Its that time of year when our aspiring college bound kids are off.
Part time, full time, front, back.
There is still allot of fabulous weather ahead of us.
Download an application at www.ripkasbeach.com
Bring it by. You will also have a leg up for next year! Lots going to happen
Send application to [email protected]

Address

52 Calf Pasture Beach Rd
Norwalk, CT
06855

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Ripka's Beach Cafe &. "The Dugout" posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Ripka's Beach Cafe &. "The Dugout":

Shortcuts

Share