Came here with a friend that has been telling me about this place for months. It is really off the…read moregrid in a beautiful high fenced ranch with a lot of exotic animals, the setting could not be any better. The food was amazing...I tried the bison ravioli, elk empanada, elk chilli and a 6oz filet. All the appetizers were delicious and unique...the steak was so tender it was unbelievable, barely had to chew it. You have to try this place, it is a lil pricey but for food this great who cares

Spent New Years here with my dog. Great place - happy to have found it. I live in Dallas and was…read morelooking for a nearby getaway where I could bring my dog, stay in a nice hotel, shoot sporting clays, and eat well. Found it all here. Everything is pretty brand new and nice and laid back. Great steaks and martinis in the restaurant. The cabins (2 houses with 4 cabins each) are contemporary ranch style I guess - big back porch with view of small river where you can fish if you want. Big queen beds, TV, coffee maker, etc. The sporting clays course is challenging and also has nice river views. First rate carts, nice gun shop. The place, once you get there, feels very private - only one minor road with little traffic passes by it. There's an astounding exotic game collection - buffalo, elk, bison, zebra, and too many types of deer to mention, even bald eagles - right outside your car window. 5 star service at every turn. I'll be a regular.

Great time with the family! Andy is great cowboy that will show you a great time, horses are very…read moretame and a joy to ride.

Andy is a wholesome good ol' rancher! He quickly greeted us, allowed us to pet the horses while his…read moretour guide prepped, allowed my 8 year old ride around while we waited to get saddled. The trail was so peaceful and when we returned from our tour he again allowed my little one to ride alone while my husband paid. Would definitely come back!

I love love this community. They always go above and beyond to make this community feel family…read moreoriented. It's nice after a crazy week or work and juggling kids, the ladies at the office are always planning family events which helps me not have to worry about planning my family "fundays" or "family time."

Gorgeous community and wonderful amenities built a beautiful home and making a family of friends…read moreand neighbors

Bought several different items from them, all exceptional quality. The owner is super nice and…read morevery informative about his products. Simply the best local provider of meat.

From the owner: SP Ranches believes in raising our animals with the love and attention that they deserve. We raise…read moreour animals in an environment in which we can offer the healthiest cuts of beef, pork, and eggs possible. Our Grass Fed Beef are raised and finished on native Texas grasses with no fertilizers or chemicals used. Our heritage pigs are raised on pastures with a GMO Free feed supplemented to ensure they get the nutrition they need. We sell our cuts of beef and pork by the pound.

Ordered chicken fried chicken and was brought chicken fried steak. Otherwise food was good.read more

The wait staff was wonderful. The food was very good, and came out very quickly…read more They had some happy hour prices for a few drinks and a few appetizers and they were very good . My daughter split the chicken fried chicken and had more than enough to eat . We had fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and queso Blanco with Piccadillo. It was good. I had a house salad and it was not bland. It had tomatoes and cucumbers and cheese and candidied pecans. We were very happy with everything. It was a Friday afternoon and by the time we left, it started to get busy, but we had no problems getting a seat because the restaurant is very large. . I hope to go there again next time I'm in the Dallas area -- it was very close to DFW

Highly recommend this venue I got married here in 2016 and…read moreabsolutely loved it. Every photo was breathtaking. I felt like the communication between me and the coordinator was on point. They were extremely accommodating and honestly it was one less thing to worry about. The chapel is stunning with the beautiful stain glass. We didn't have any decorations inside the chapel because it just didn't need anything. I was able to use that money on other decorations in the reception. You also have the option of renting out bunk houses for your family to stay the night if they are flying in from out of town. I loved that I didn't have to worry about my .friends/ family driving home late. They just needed to find their room ;p the Ranch house was great for my husband and all of his groomsmen with pool table, shuffle board and plenty of space to get ready Highly recommend this venue

This place provides the perfect, peaceful beautiful backdrop for any special occasion. The chapel…read moreis beyond amazing. The rooms are clean and far better than I've seen in any other venue. The staff is professional and easy to deal with. I HIGHLY recommend this place!

We were vacationing near Clayton and decided to celebrate my husband's birthday at The Ranch at…read moreTalimichi and it did not disappoint. The food was absolutely amazing. His steak was cooked to perfection, tender, and full of flavor that truly melted in your mouth. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the service was quick without feeling rushed, which made the experience even better. The ambiance really stood out it was warm, rustic, and inviting. It has that cozy lodge feel with beautiful wood accents, soft lighting, and a peaceful setting that makes it perfect for a special occasion or a relaxed night out. Overall, it was a great experience, and we'll definitely be back!

Food was delicious. Recommend the fried pickles. Service was great. Neat atmosphere. Will come back…read morenext time we are in the area.

INCREDIBLE- what a magical evening at Oak Meadow Ranch! Everything was perfect - i could have spent…read moredays here hanging with all these precious animals! Nothing like having lemurs jump on you, holding an otter & a sloth & a fennec fox! Everyone who works here is top notch, beyond informative, friendly @ exceptionally helpful for truly anything you need or want. Was worth every penny we spent & more! The animals are so special , clearly dearly loved & very well cared for! Cannot recommend enough!!!!!!!

We spent the night for one night so I can only review the stay, not the restaurant…read more We stayed for one night as the final night on a week long road trip. I wanted something fun for the 6 year old. It was perfect. We booked a stay in an air conditioned covered wagon. There were animals all around; so my son got a five dollar feed bucket and visited a good many animals. The wagon beds were great, came with a/c, a lantern and a tv. They are also linked to an rv resort with a pool just across the road so we spent the afternoon there. It was a great way to spend the night. I would have loved to try the food but we were a bit late to the game and had to leave out too early My only caveat, while I appreciate the in person welcome, my brain cannot process the explanation of the whole book. You need an abbreviated version for parents. I literally forgot half of what we were told before she was finished. They.have lodging, a restaurant, a spa, and animal encounters as well, I can only speak for our one night though. 1 recommendation- bring ear plugs if you are a light sleeper, dogs, peacocks and roosters aren't known for quiet. I slept fine with ear plugs in though.

I visited Southfork Ranch as part of a work group outing and honestly had no idea what to expect…read morebut I left genuinely impressed and entertained. This place is a legitimate piece of American pop culture history, and they do a great job bringing it to life. The guided tour takes you inside the actual ranch house, and it's more immersive than you'd think. The formal dining room with its crystal chandeliers, the bold red kitchen, the grand foyer staircase -- it's all right there, frozen in time like the Ewing family just stepped out for a moment. And yes, they have the room where JR was shot, complete with a chalk outline and crime scene markers. Campy? A little. Fun? Absolutely. Outside, the grounds are beautiful. White fences, open pastures, friendly animals wandering around with the iconic ranch house as the backdrop. There's also JR's silver Lincoln Continental on display in the museum, along with memorabilia and history from the show. Fair warning: this is a deeply generational experience. My older colleagues were absolutely in their element while some of the younger folks in our group needed a little context. But even without being a die-hard Dallas fan, there's enough to see and appreciate that everyone ended up having a good time. Great group outing, unique Dallas experience. If you're in the area, it's absolutely worth a visit.

As a longtime fan of the TV show Dallas, I had been looking forward to visiting Southfork Ranch for…read moreyears. Growing up in Europe, we watched the show later than audiences in the U.S., but I never missed an episode and absolutely loved following the Ewings' story. So when I had the chance to travel through Texas, visiting Southfork was at the top of my list. The visit exceeded my expectations. The ranch is perfectly set up for visitors - from the guided tour of the house, which is preserved and decorated exactly like it appeared in the show, to all the little details, including the cars the Ewing family used. Our guide gave a fascinating talk about the history of filming, the ranch's rental process, and behind-the-scenes stories that really brought the show to life. We also got to walk around the ranch, see the small horses or ponies, and browse a tiny gift shop. It was amazing to experience in person something I'd watched on TV for so many years - and on the other side of the continent, no less! The whole experience was nostalgic, charming, and genuinely fun. If you love Dallas or just want to see an iconic TV ranch in real life, Southfork is absolutely worth the visit.

Loved feeding the animals, camels mouth is so soft and not drooling! The bears are a real fun part…read moreof it. I recommend it for a day trip!

The owner is a pretty rough character. I can't imagine how he treats the animals when the zoo is…read moreclosed and there are no patrons around. I've been a few times, and I've got to say, it's a very disappointing experience. Take your money elsewhere.