The Ridge by Mill House

The menu has changed a bunch, but it just keeps getting better. Everything we had was delicious. I love their cocktails, friendly service, clean. I highly recommend supporting this small local business.

I really like the new look. The renovations are really tasteful. The vibe was very cool and chill and we were greeted by friendly people, which is very important to me. Another thing that is important to me is that my burger is cooked exactly as I request it to be. When I order my burger medium-well, which I always do, I expect the interior to have just a faint touch of pink, which is not what I received. I also expect that I won't be given excuses when I address the issue with the staff.

My husband and I first tried the Ridge in early April, shortly after opening, and were very impressed by the food and the service. On that visit, we were seated in the back dining room and it was beautifully decorated and felt intimate. That night, we had the pork belly and deviled eggs apps. We really enjoyed the pork belly (so much that I ordered it again on our most recent visit) and while the deviled eggs were well seasoned and filled, the eggs themselves were ice-cold, maybe the only mis-step in an otherwise really good meal, because it’s not pleasant to eat a firm, ice cold boiled egg. My husband had the rigatoni which was meaty and hearty, and I had the diver scallops, which were outstanding, so much so that I only have a blurry picture because I was too concerned with eating. The dish was so well seasoned and the scallops were perfectly cooked, and the combination of creamy barley and crispy bacon was perfection. Since I’m lactose intolerant, I couldn’t eat most of the desserts, so we ordered the Parker House rolls for dessert. We left quite satisfied and glad that we found a new restaurant to add to our list for special occasions. Fast forward to our most recent visit on Saturday night. I originally planned to go to another restaurant to celebrate my birthday but then changed my mind based on The Ridge’s online menu. My husband made a 6:30 reservation and we arrived on time. This is when it got slightly weird-the hostess seemed confused, asked for our phone number, then asked if someone had a birthday, to which we confirmed yes, it was my birthday. Apparently they had another reservation for a party of 2 under the same name as my husband, and they had asked them if they had a birthday (which they didn’t). Ok? This time, we were seated in the main dining room to the right, which was still very intimate despite the size of the room. The restaurant was already packed, and we took a minute to look over the drink menu and I ordered a cocktail. Then the manager came over a few minutes later and took our food order. We decided on the pork belly app again, and I chose the duck entrée and my husband had the salmon. I finished my first cocktail and the appetizer finally showed up, after the waitress said “I don’t know what’s going on in the kitchen tonight.” Well, clearly the restaurant was busy and the kitchen was backed up. The manager again came by and took my order for a 2nd drink, and then our entrees came out at 7:15. The duck was good, incredibly tender and falling apart, the refried red beans were fine, maybe needed more salt, and the mole was indeed bitter and paired well with the salty duck. It was a good dish, not great, but all of the components went well together. I just wish there was a bit more seasoning. My husband’s salmon was good and well cooked, and flaky. Again, I couldn’t eat most of the desserts, so we opted for the Parker House rolls again for “dessert,” and my husband ordered a coffee, which was delivered without milk/cream. The waitress jokingly asked “you don’t need cream, right? Because I’d have to go downstairs and around the back.” Well, he did need cream, which someone else brought him. The check was delivered and clearly our waitress was busy, but service was inattentive in general. We left and my husband remarked why would they bother to confirm it was my birthday but then not do anything. I understand you can’t put a candle in a plate of rolls, and I’m an adult so I don’t need people to sing to me, but they didn’t acknowledge it all. I distinctly remember them singing to someone on our first visit. Overall, the second visit wasn’t as impressive as the first, definitely not on the service but shout out to the manager who stepped in, and the food was good, but it took a while to come out, and I liked my entrée, but wasn’t wowed by it. I had a good time, but we’re not in a hurry to come back here again.

Perfect setting for a meal with my two favorite ladies, my wife and my daughter! Background of Skytop and the Gunks. Kolsch was a tasty start to a good meal. Bread and butter pickles were fun and my daughter enjoyed the shrimp cocktail. Harvest bowl was plentiful and well prepared. Smash Burger was yummy. Chicken Sandwich was good too. But the sunset on the ridge was the pinnacle of our time at “The Ridge”!

My new favorite spot! I’m a big fan of their other restaurant (Mill House) so figured it was time to try out The Ridge. The atmosphere is extremely cozy, with a beautiful deck that overlooks an apple orchard with mountains in view. I had a pizza inspired margarita which was to die for - who would have thought tomato goes well in a marg? That started off the evening, with apps to follow. Highly highly recommend the sweet potato rolls. If I could have ordered 10 more I would of! Service is exceptional as well. You won’t be disappointed with a trip to this new spot. 100% will be back soon