Upscale barn vibe w/ stellar mains like fried chicken & pork chop. Quieter than The Smith, good for a relaxed lunch.
This American bistro offers a quieter ambiance compared to its sister restaurant, The Smith, making it a suitable choice for a relaxed lunch. While some find the food to be merely alright and the decor akin to an 'upscale barn,' others praise the excellent main dishes, including a standout pork chop and fantastic fried chicken.
Primarily an American bistro, The Ribbon also offers some unique cooked sushi roll options. While some patrons find the food to be just 'alright,' others specifically praise the main courses, such as the pork chop and fried chicken, as being 'really good' and 'fantastic.'
"The pork chop and fried chicken are specifically recommended as being 'really good' and 'fantastic' respectively."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some finding the food average and the atmosphere like an 'upscale barn.' However, others highly recommend the main dishes, particularly the pork chop and fried chicken.
Important Note
One reviewer described the ambiance as an 'upscale barn' and found the food to be just 'alright' during a brunch visit.
"This restaurant was suggested as a less expensive option."
Positive"The Ribbon on W72 has several cooked sushi roll options. These include a shrimp tempura roll with lobster and pineapple, a Hummus roll, a Fried Chicken roll, and a Lobster and Wagu Roll. The user also mentioned that Blue Ribbon on W58th has better sushi for post-baby."
Positive"The author finds The Ribbon excellent for an upscale yet accessible American Bistro experience, highlighting their really good pork chop and fantastic fried chicken."
Positive"The author mentions having liked The Ribbon, despite not visiting recently, and praises their very good main dishes."
Positive"Had brunch at The Ribbon recently; found the food merely alright and the vibe like an 'upscale barn'. Noted it was quiet and not busy, allowing for a long stay."
Neutral"The Ribbon is noted as being quieter than The Smith, which might be preferable for lunch."
Neutral"Commenter has high expectations for The Ribbon as its sister restaurant, Bacall's, is a favorite where the food consistently justifies the price."
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