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Ravenous Cafe
Ravenous Cafe is a new American Bistro with the influences of French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese cuisines. We offer fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere using only the freshest ingredients that are in season.
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37 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Rating Breakdown 37 reviews
5 stars
(24)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(32)
- fit for foodies(26)
- special occasion(10)
- great for brunch(8)
- great for lunch(8)
- romantic(8)
Ravenous Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent place to dine and fantastic food"
Dined on 6/04/2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Have enjoyed both lunch and dinner here multiple times and it has always been wonderful. They also have daily specials which have been new every time we have gone. Wade always makes you feel welcome and is incredibly knowledgeable about the food entrees and wine list. Just a relaxing, enjoyable experience."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food quality has declined significantly since my last visit. Otherwise a pleasant place with attentive staff. Sad to see this place slip."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great restaurant tucked away in small corner shopping center, a true neighborhood gem. Small restaurant, comfortable decor, personable owner who gives your visit that something extra to add to your dining experience here. Small menu, daily specials, great choices. Food was well prepared, very tasty, flavorful, and plenty to eat. Nice dessert choices and a wine list to complement the menu. From comments heard from other diners, this place popular with locals as well as folks traveling through like me. Service was excellent. Definitely will return next time in the area."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 5 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good food, great service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The bay scallops were out of this world, but the Caesar salad dressing to light and not enough. The escargo and portabella was confusing, the flavors just weren't right"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful neighborhood find,excelle
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Wonderful neighborhood find,excellent food and great service. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a good local and quality place to dine.
The only negative feedback I can offer is that parking is challenging as they share space with 24 Hour Fitness"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food & personal service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"What a find! Despite its location in a mall, Ravenous Cafe is a first-rate restaurant. Great ambiance. Owner Wade Sawaya welcomes diners and provides personal attention. He offers excellent recommendations about food / wine (loved the albarino), plus impeccable -- and never intrusive -- service. A very nice, if small, selection of appetizers and entrees. I ordered the caprese salad and coq au vin blanc. Both were unbelievably fresh and flavorful. The chicken, cooked to perfection, was moist and tender. It came on a bed of mashed potatoes, spinach, carrots, and mushrooms, with plenty of sauce. Scrumptious! Ample portions (lots of leftovers). Tasty dessert, too (a gourmet lemon sorbet). I highly recommend this place!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 8 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food, awesome service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Delicious food, awesome service and wonderful ambiance!"
Dined on 04/23/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 9 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful dining experience as always! Compliments to Wade, Roberto, and Joe! We'll see you soon!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 10 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fun time on Saturday night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"How was Ravenous Cafe? I am so very glad you asked. It started out with us (party of 3) arriving 12 minutes late. Yes, I should have called to say we were running late, but then 12 minutes is not terribly late. Upon arriving at the restaurant, the owner(?) announced loudly enough for the whole restaurant to hear "You must be the 3-top at 6:00....Ryan". Yeah, call me out for being late--by name--what a nice start. The waiter was professional and nice, the food was superb--really very good--and the wine list adequate. Then...the best part....upon receiving the check, I noticed that I was undercharged by 18.00. But not wanting a karmic load, I told them about it and paid the bill in full."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 11 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Happy Foodie
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have been meaning to go to Ravenous for a long time. I am so glad we got there. It was an exceptional experience. Each item from the salad, entre, wine, desert to coffee was a delicious surprise. Can't wait to come back."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great mediterranean flavor
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great mediterranean flavor with varied choices for brunch and lunch. Tastefully decorated, comfortable friendly atmosphere. Definately would go there again."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2004
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 13 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quiet place for a great meal
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I took my parents to Ravenous before a concert. We were warmly greeted and served. The food and presentation were top notch. Between the three of us, we enjoyed the Caesar salad and Caprese salads; the sauteed organic mushrooms; the pork cheeks with risotto; and a daily special strip steak. No complaints, lots of happy tummies. For dessert we enjoyed the berries and cream, the Portuguese chocolate mousse, and the creme broulee. In retrospect, one of the best parts of the meal was the complimentary sourdough bread basket.
All three of us are a it hard of hearing, so we appreciated the quiet environment and the ability to easily converse."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 14 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently good food, great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Consistently good food, great presentations and yummy flavors. Our meal felt a little rushed, but other than the speed of service the experience was great. I would recommend this spot to anyone in the nearby area."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 15 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently good. Consistently.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistently good. Consistently."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great little place.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and Serivce was great! We got a little carried away with the amount of food we ordered, but we found room for almost all of it. The Rissoto was my favorite."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place for Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a party of 6 for Saturday brunch. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding, and everyone had a great time. I was happy and relieved to confirm that the many great reviews Ravenous Cafe has received are well justified. We will definitely be coming back!!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 18 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Pocket Neighborhood Gem
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place in the pocket.
Overall, great service. Some of the food was great...some just average.
The risotto with the pork was more like pork with a little risotto, expected more of a standard risotto dish and a lot less pork.
The appetizers were fantastic.
Definitely worthy of a return visit."
Overall, great service. Some of the food was great...some just average.
The risotto with the pork was more like pork with a little risotto, expected more of a standard risotto dish and a lot less pork.
The appetizers were fantastic.
Definitely worthy of a return visit."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My friend and I went to lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My friend and I went to lunch to celebrate his birthday. I selected this restaurant based on the reviews from OpenTable. Our reservation was 12:30 noon and only one table had guests. The owner was friendly, soft jazz music playing in the background and white table cloths on each table. The food was amazing and we had great service. We believe that this restaurant has a busy evening business."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Ravenous Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great...again.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Continues to excel. Worth a trip to the Pocket."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ravenous Cafe
Based on the average of (17) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.9
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.8
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate