Ralph's Great Divide

So working / school downtown and living on the eastside = I've driven by Ralph's Great Divide a billion times. And never stopped. Until last night (after hearing so many times how great a place it is!).

Chips and salsa - The BEST I've ever had. The chips were really warm - I mean so tasty warm and also just the right crispiness.  This is the first time I think I've ever done a Yelp review that mentions the chips that are served - but this place had the best.

Ordered the shrimp entree that included a much larger salad than I expected (along with one other side option) that was very good.

All the reviewers here on Yelp mentioned the dessert so of course had to try the cake and it was very good.

Short wine list but had the essentials.

Highly recommended - will become a regular no doubt.

I had been to Ralph's for lunch before and thought it was pretty good, but last night we went for dinner and had an AWESOME time.  We're still talking about it today.  We were able to get a seat at the bar and right away were greeted by the friendly staff.  They were really busy, but were quick to get us our drinks.  Everyone was really nice and attentive; we had three different people check in on us to ask how we're doing.  For dinner I had the Tips and Aug, which is beef tips and a bowl of their potato au gratin soup as well as an additional side.  I chose the Hot Pot Pig, which means the soup includes bacon and hot pepper cheese.  Everything was so good!!  The beef was cooked perfectly, was tender, and flavorful.  The soup was velvety, cheesy, and bacony.  Just thinking about it makes me want to go back this evening and order the same thing.  A couple special "treats" were the man playing piano in the dining room and the beers being served in coozies.  This is my kind of place!

I've been to Ralph's multiple times for lunch before writing this review.  The staff members there are friendly and were eager to please.  They also made sure to give me exactly what I wanted.  

I visited Ralph's on another occasion just to visit the bar in the evening.  It was a very laid back atmosphere with friendly people.  I had never met any of the people there, but they made sure to make me feel welcome.  It felt a little like Cheers!