I had driven by this place several times before I finally stopped for dinner with my family. I wish I had done so sooner! The food is simple, but almost flawlessly executed. The menu leans heavily toward comfort food classics like meatloaf, lasagna, and shepherds pie, but lighter options like a chicken ceasar salad were also available. The desserts were definitely the highlight of our meal. Like the other menu items, the dessert portions are HUGE. My daughter and I split a piece of coconut cream pie, and we still didn't finish it. An amazing view, rustic atmosphere, and wonderful service rounded out the experience. If you're passing through the area, don't miss this place! I can't figure out why it wasn't packed to the gills. read more

Dianne's Ranch Diner - Coconut cream pie as big as my head! Yummy too! - Comfort Food Near Me - Stephenville, Texas

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We really like trying new places. Sometimes it doesn't always work out for us. This was one of those times. Be prepared for sticker shock. We got the meatloaf, king ranch chicken, two teas and one desert and it cost us $54. And for that price we got served on flimsy paper plates with plastic forks. The food was less than average. We didn't finish our food and declined a to go plate. The cheddar biscuits had no flavor and were not warm. For desert ,we got the apple "crisp" which was not crisp at all. It was very mushy. Thank goodness we got ice cream with it. I am posting a picture of the Apple crisp. There is certainly a lot going on there. We stopped on The Junk Store (as they call it) and the sign was correct. We were not impressed and will not be back. To answer your response, the words "delicious" and "great" never left our lips. And no motive other than to provide an accurate review of your restaurant and food. read more

Dianne's Ranch Diner - Apple Crisp.... It was not good and was mushy. - Comfort Food Near Me - Stephenville, Texas

Wow!! We have passed by this place on our way from Austin to the Fort Worth area several times. I'm upset myself for not stopping sooner!! The chicken pot pie has a amazing flaky crust and is savory inside. We could have stopped the show there and totally gone on our way satisfied. But then we saw the dessert menu! We tried 3 and all were truly a gift from Heaven!! This is our ranking 3. Cookie Dough Cheesecake (this is a no joke chocolate rush) 2. Coconut Cream Pie (Fluffy and perfectly toasted coconut on top) 1. Banana Cream Pie (mic drop) The service was sweet and the country family atmosphere is spot on. We will be back next trip!! read more

Excellent food! All handmade with local, or organic ingredients if possible. So healthy and comforting. Best chicken pot pie we've ever tasted. There are 6 layer chocolate cakes, carrot cakes and coconut cream pies. Plus more. Fancy Italian espresso machine to finish the meal. The porch is screened in and with the fans and mister it's comfortable. I'll definitely get frozen meals to take home, too! read more

Be prepared for sticker shock. I am in town Monday-Friday and pass Dianne's daily. I called ahead and placed an order for Shepard's Pie 'for me'. You would like the Shepard's Pie Plate? Yes I would and a piece of chocolate cake. The piece of cake was larger than the serving of Shepard's Pie. The Shepard's Pie was tasty but not the best I had ever had. The 'plate' serving was good for one that is hungry. I don't feel it would feed and satisfy two. The Chocolate Cake. Obviously kept refrigerated sliding my provided plastic fork through the outer frosting actually broke the fork. This was symptomatic of the entire serving. A few seconds in the microwave may have resolved this but after a few minutes I gave up. The price tag for a 'plate' of Shepard's Pie and a 'slice' of chocolate cake: $22.00+ WoW. I don't do many reviews and your response is precisely why. Take it as constructive and not personal. For your information I had asked around and got mixed reactions prior to my first visit, my review was actually my second visit and I was actually giving you a second go. There won't be a third visit and since you made it personal I'll probably share your tantrum response to all social media outlets. read more

We discovered that Route 281 was a less stressful alternative to visit our son's family in Weatherford from Central Texas than I-35. Along that route was a wonderful "why is this here?" discovery, Dianne's Ranch Diner. You can read the back story yourself and I find it quite remarkable. But I'm here to write about the food. Right now on this rare snowy day we have some of Dianne's Cowboy Stew simmering in the crock pot. It promises to be delicious! I can't wait for another back road journey to see the grandkids and load up on more of their extensive menu. read more

The beef pot pie was great, tender and filling! The coconut cream pie was award winning! Great atmosphere, thanks Diane & co. read more

Dianne's Ranch Diner - Coconut cream pie - Comfort Food Near Me - Stephenville, Texas

Dianne's ranch diner blew us away! The whole experience: the drive up to the house which was mowed and neat as a pin, the welcoming screened in deck, the fast service, most of all the wonderful healthy food. I got the chicken pot pie which was huge and full of meat and veggies and flavored with a master hand. I peeked at the desserts and saw a towering foot high chocolate cake, several pies and knew I was lost. The coffee was first class. Dianne ( who we got to meet) is a conscientious chef whose reputation is built on years of organic gardening and cooking in Oregon. Thankfully she moved to halletsville! ( on stephenville's doorstep) read more

Great spot, great folks, and some of the best home cookin' comfort food you'll find anywhere around! Save room for dessert... they're all fantastic! read more

Found this place through Yelp when we were looking for some place to stop on our way through Stephenville. The reviews were good so we decided to try it. I'm glad we did. The food was wonderful and staff was friendly, The seating is outside but it's covered, screened in, and they had some huge fans going. I'm one of those that sweats a ton and doesn't handle the Texas heat too well but It wasn't as uncomfortable as I would have thought considering it was probably 95 degrees. The side salad I got had chopped up bell peppers which I wasn't expecting. I don't like them and give me indigestion. I honestly don't remember if they were listed on the menu description so I might be my fault for over looked that. I definitely will make a point to stop again the next time I pass through. Also they had so many Sheep, llamas, lambs, my son loved watching them when we finished our meal. read more

Stopped by on the way home the Gatesville. Oh my, we will be back! We got the Chili, King Ranch casserole and a brown sugar peach cake with fresh peaches. Taking home lots of leftovers. Staff friendly and courteous. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

We love the chili, kings ranch chicken casserole, shepherds pie, quiche, pork chops, smoked chicken and black bean soup, kale soup, and much more. We have also bought dinners that are frozen and they easily reheat. Their desserts are the best that I've had in a long time. A slice of their cake(chocolate and carrot cake) is good for at least four people, and it freezes well. read more

Words nor stars could possibly explain this place! The food is absolutely amazing, you can tell there is a lot of love and skill in there country style cooking, the place is beyond gorgeous, the scenery is unimaginable and relaxing, the deserts don't even get me started on lol!!! I wanted everything on the menu and if I had the stomach I probably would have ordered them all. The biscuits are so delightful that I literally had to order more just for home! And the mashed potatoes and gravy.....well I also had to buy another serving for home lol. I was a little weary about unfried chicken fried steak but let me tell ya it was so flavorful and a must try. The staff is lovely and so polite and just hearing the story behind the opening of Dianne's Farm Diner makes it that much more of a personal touch to their food amd the reason they work so hard at making it so welcoming enjoyable and delicious! Thank you so very much! This will be an all time favorite for me. And I'll be back a few times a year! read more

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Absolutely THE BEST!!!!! We stopped in because we love local restaurants and thought we would try this one out. It did not disappoint!!!! Everything is made from scratch and farm to table! I wish I could give 10 stars!!!!! The staff are very attentive and make you feel at home. Definitely coming back. read more

Went for lunch with my dad and sister yesterday and were beyond impressed everything was delicious and excellent service the waitress and Diane were super friendly. We are already planning our next trip back my sister and I shared the shepherds pie and it was so tasty and topped with cheesethey're generous portionsOur dad had the meatloaf and cleaned the plate he says he hit the gold mine we were eyeing the homemade chicken pot pie too think I'll try that next! Thank you for a wonderful lunch and dining experience. Anni read more

So this place just opened a month or two ago. I've had several take home meals from here and all have been amazing. The Shepards Pie is as good as it gets. The Lasagna is maybe the best I have had anywhere.....and I've eaten at some of the best Italian restaurants on earth (you can too if you eat here....who would have figured in Stephenville!). Fantastic concept and super nice people......you will not be disappointed! read more

The food is amazing! Homemade and fresh, they care about what they are doing. The people are friendly. Be sure to go hungry, the portions are generous and you aren't going want to stop eating. They have take out, drive thru, and frozen that you can take home to bake yourself. We can't wait to go back!! read more

Had a wonderful afternoon lunch here. The chicken bacon salad was great. So much chicken and bacon. Cornbread croutons was a nice added flavor. Service was excellent. The dining patio area has wonderful views of the country side and their goats and alpaca's. Definitely will go back when I am in the area. read more

A friend brought us Lasagna, cheddar butter biscuits, and chocolate chip cookies. Wow! Great, home-cooked flavor, and huge portions!

We tried this place on a whim. What a gem. My wife and I had decided to take a nice country drive on Thursday of last week and ended up in Stephenville. We were reviewing restaurant options and decided to give it a try. My wife ordered a quiche with bacon, spinach, cheese and tomatoes and loved it. We both had the broccoli and cheese soup " the bomb" and I had a house salad with jalapeño ranch dressing.. so good! Everything is made from scratch everyday. To top off the meal we had a slice of chocolate cake to share, it was not only good but huge. We ended up taking half of it home. Great food, great story on how they ended up in Texas and open the diner. Hats off to these wonderful people. We will be back not only because the food was great as well as the people who own it, but because I'm happy to support a family owned business that knows what quality and service mean! Gods blessings to Dianne's Ranch Diner. read more

I was super excited about this place! I was like a small child on Christmas Day when we had a Sunday we were going to be around and get to go try it! We got there and it was a very neat place walking up to it. It seemed like every door you opened had another treasure behind it. They have the junk store, which is anything but junk, the soon to open coffee shop which had pineapple cream soda, pretty good by the way, and the diner. We ordered and sat out on the deck. It was a beautiful day and they have an array of animals to watch. We got a salad and it was good, the ranch dressing is ok but nothing to write home about. My buddy had the chicken un-fried steak and said it was good, I had the French Dip and it was not good. I don't know if I caught them on a bad day or if possibly the meat or bread was tainted but I took 2 bites and couldn't eat any more. They were very attentive to the fact that I couldn't eat it and offered a replacement or a refund. I declined as I thought I was going to be sick, which happened on the way home. The service was great the setting was great but the French Dip ruined the whole weekend. read more