Ralph's Tavern – American
Ralph’s Tavern captures the timeless spirit of a neighborhood gathering place, where the air is thick with the savory scent of toasted garlic bread and the convivial hum of locals sharing stories. The experience centers on elevated comfort, featuring everything from chilled shrimp cocktail and bubbling Clams Casino to golden, hand-pulled mozzarella sticks that arrive at the table piping hot. Tucked into a cozy booth or perched at the bar, diners find a sanctuary of nostalgic flavors where every crispy mushroom cap and hearty bowl of homemade soup feels like a warm welcome home.
Central Avenue +15184898290 https://ralphstaverninc.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, low-carb, high-protein, vegan, keto, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, gerd, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, atkins, high-fiber, tlc, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, aip, alkaline, macrobiotic, lectin-free, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its flavorful dishes and satisfying portions, guests consistently praise the intimate setting that creates a truly memorable dining experience. Reviewers highlight the knowledgeable service, noting that the staff is exceptionally well-versed in the menu and provides a warm, professional atmosphere for every diner.
Menu
Appetizers
- Shrimp Cocktail - $12.95: 5 Large Shrimp served w/ cocktail sauce & lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Mushrooms - $11.95: Stuffed w/ sausage, bread crumbs & more mushrooms, served in a white-wine & butter sauce then topped with mozzarella cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mushroom Caps - $10.95: Breaded & deep fried, served with a tangy horseradish dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pretzel Sticks - $8.95: Dipping sticks, served with cheese dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clams Casino - $12.95: Stuffed w/ zesty clam breading, combined w/ chopped clams, diced celery & topped w/ white wine & drawn butter Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Mozzarella Sticks (6) - $11.95: Served with: Raspberry Sauce OR Spaghetti Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Bread (8 slices) - $7.95: Plain garlic bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Soup Cup - $6.95: Soups change daily: cream or broth style Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Poppers - $9.95: Stuffed w/ cheddar cheese, deep fried & served with salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Skins - $10.95: Stuffed with cheddar cheese & crisp bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $12.95: Rings & Tentacles with our zesty cocktail sauce or marinara sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fingers - $11.95: Deep fried to perfection & served w/ choice: sweet n' sour, honey, BBQ or spaghetti sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegas-Style Chicken Fingers - $12.95: Juicy chicken fingers tossed in our famous wing sauce; Served w/ celery, carrots & chunky Bleu Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Clams (12) - $13.95: In House Only Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Green Beans - $10.95: served with a creamy wasabi sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Fries - $11.95: served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Famous Chicken Wings
- Boneless Wings - $11.95: Served Mild, Medium, Hot, Honey Bar-B-Q, Bar-B-Q, Lemon-Pepper, Garlic Parmesan, Kickin Honey Garlic, or Thai chili Available at: dinner, lunch
- Famous Chicken Wings (10) - $14.95: Bone in chicken wings served with blue cheese, celery & carrots Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Dinner Salad - $8.95: Crisp lettuce with tomato, onion, olives, cucumber Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Double Tossed Salad - $12.95: With garlic croutons & pepperoni added Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef Salad - $14.95: Crisp Lettuce, Tomato, Cucumber, Olives, Turkey, Ham, Swiss & Hard Boiled Egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $12.95: Fresh Crisp Romaine Tossed with our Homemade Dressing, Lemon Juice, Romano Cheese, Croutons, Hard Boiled Egg Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Antipasto Salad - $14.95: Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pepperoni, Ham, Salami, Olives & Provolone, House Italian Dressing; served w/ Italian Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Personal Pizza - $11.95: Regular or White Garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 10 Cut Pizza - $13.95: Regular or white garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pizza Supreme - $23.95: Our 10 cut with any 5 standard toppings Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- 8 oz. Burger - $11.95: Char-broiled, served with lettuce and tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- 8 oz. Cheeseburger - $12.95: Char-Broiled with choice of cheese, served with lettuce and tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- 8 oz. Bleu Cheese Burger - $13.95: Char-broiled & topped with chunky bleu cheese dressing or crumbles Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Sausage Burger - $13.95: With onions, peppers and melted mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Veal Parmigiana - $19.95: Veal lightly breaded & topped with homemade sauce & melted mozzarella Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal & Peppers - $19.95: Tender chunks of fresh veal with red and green sweet peppers and onion in its own sauce over pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage & Peppers - $18.95: Three links of hot Italian sausage with red & green peppers & onions over pasta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Parmigiana - $18.95: Fresh, breaded and deep fried eggplant, covered with homemade sauce and topped with melted mozzarella Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Francaise - $19.95: Fresh chicken breast dipped in egg, sautéed and finished with a white wine-lemon heavy cream sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Rib - $24.95: Generous 14 oz. boneless cut served with au jus Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- NY Sirloin - $24.95: 14 oz. sirloin cooked to order Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haddock - $19.95: Filet of haddock, broiled with white wine, lemon, butter or fried Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Spaghetti with Homemade Sauce - $11.95: Served w/ Italian Bread and Tossed Salad or Homemade Soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Ravioli - $15.95: Served w/ Italian Bread and Tossed Salad or Homemade Soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lasagna - $16.95: Hearty one-pound portion topped with homemade sauce & melted mozzarella Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Scampi - $21.95: Rich Scampi sauce with tomatoes, served over choice of pasta or rice with 6 Jumbo Shrimp Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Peanut Butter Pie - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
- Chocolate Cake - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cheesecake - $6.95
- Cannoli - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Carrot Cake - $6.95
- Spumoni Tartufo - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tiramisu - $6.95
- Rice Pudding - $6.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Vanilla Ice Cream - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Coke - $2.5
- Espresso - $3.5
- Bolla Chianti Bottle - $24 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Vicolo Montepluciano Bottle - $16 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- William Hill Chardonnay Bottle - $28 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Ralph's Tavern
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu features diverse American comfort food, including seafood, pasta, and wings, catering to over thirty-five different dietary preferences.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Ralph's Tavern is a budget-friendly ($) American spot rated 4.0/5, offering an intimate atmosphere, knowledgeable service, and satisfying comfort food portions.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided restaurant data for Ralph's Tavern does not include a specific physical address or location information.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Rice Pudding is the only listed dish that satisfies multiple diets simultaneously, specifically meeting vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, and pescatarian requirements.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include Shrimp Cocktail, Clams Casino, Homemade Mozzarella Sticks, Vegas-Style Chicken Fingers, and the restaurant's famous chicken wings.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Ralph's Tavern has an average rating of 4.0/5, with guests consistently praising the flavorful dishes and intimate setting.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests consistently praise the flavorful dishes, satisfying portions, and professional service within an intimate, warm, and memorable dining atmosphere.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for Ralph's Tavern does not specify the total number of reviews.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Ralph's Tavern offers a casual, budget-friendly ($) dining experience featuring a neighborhood atmosphere with cozy booths and a lively bar.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy the intimate setting and flavorful American dishes like mozzarella sticks or clams casino while receiving knowledgeable, professional service.
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