This used to be one of the best places in NP to eat, period. Now it is subpar. I understand inflation and cost of products, but when you change the signature hamburgers (frozen, cheap meat, buns are terrible) but keep the names? People notice. They stop ordering, they stop coming. The new fries are superior to the old ones, though. Luckily, the chicken strips and shakes are still the same or else I may never go back. Staff is still pretty nice, but all the old guard is gone. Good luck to the new owner. read more

I ordered the steak sandwich special that included 2 sides. I asked for the steak to be medium rare. It was more medium. Also, the mashed potatoes were horrible. The gravy had a lot of pepper of them. I had to scrape it off the potatoes, but the potatoes were still awful! The gravy looked like brown gravy, but I was told that it was "white"!!It wasn't white gravy!!! The special came with dessert, but I didn't get a choice of the pudding. I hate tapioca, so my mom ate the pudding. The special was not worth the money. The only thing that was good was the chicken noodle soup! read more

Had a great breakfast on our way east. Friendly service. Fresh and tasty food. Huge portions. Reasonable prices. Nostalgia. What else do you want from a diner that started in 1949? read more

Chicken basket was not good at all. Took 20min to cook Chicken was so small .Will not go back! Service was good. read more

Great local spot that never disappoints. They are always busy so expect a wait! Our waitress was nice, but had a lot of tables so refills and needs went unnoticed. My husbands & his grandpas go to favorite "Kevin Burger" typical burger with all the toppings. It's your typical diner food with the diner atmosphere, love it! Have never had a bad meal here. Parking lot! read more

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Very disappointing! Born and raised in NP. Always a stop when I'm in town. Large group came in with no warning and only 2 waitresses, kitchen slammed. Waited 30+ minutes for food but I get it. The food? No bueno. Food under seasoned and canned gravy doctored up too much! Was told, "That's how we make it. We'll take it off the bill." Ok...but no offer to order another meal which we would of course pay for? No. The evening manager just walked off in a huff and the waitress who had been great, had an obvious attitude change. One person ate, one person left hungry and we had to stop somewhere else for their dinner. We left a full tip on all food ordered, not just food eaten...you're welcome. read more

This one is a tricky review to write. On the one hand it was a perfect meal, I left happy and content. On the other hand it wasn't particularly good. It is hard to explain but I will try. First the positives, the food fine/borderline good. And it was cheap. The waitstaff was very nice and everything came out pretty fast. The bad, there wasn't really much bad, there was just an absence of good I guess. The food was just ok mostly. I got a patty melt and the burger patty was tiny but still juice and good, just small for a patty melt. The rye bred was pretty killer but the mashed potatoes were instant. We got breaded mushrooms and they were ok but also some were still frozen at the center. That's kind of the whole story, some great and then an equal part of meh. Another thing to note, I'm 40, but I was at least 20 years younger than the next youngest person in there. It was a veritable sea of retirees. It was busy but i doubt anyone but us ease under 60. That's the kind of place it is. Good not great, cheap not stellar. But that also is what left me extremely happy, some nostalgia, it felt like places my grandparents would take me when I was a kid. It fed my soul in a weird way and made me happy. And I will be back, 100% for sure. I loved it but it also wasn't special and I hope you can understand my trains of thought. read more

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No wait, food was great! We will return the next time. I love the Chef Salad and the dressing. read more

Food was just barely OK. My husband ordered haddock and got fish sticks, looked like they were right out of the freezer section at the grocery store. They had reviews that their chicken w@s to die for, but it was also just OK. Nothing to write home about and we would not go back. Service was good, very helpful service. Several people ordered steaks and again, not great. read more

The first time I've been there in a long time. I ordered the Rubin. It's one of my favorite go to sandwiches. I asked first if it had plenty of meat. The waitress said; "I think it does." That was my mistake believing that we had the same standard. When the food arrived, I was disappointed to see that it had barely any meat. I don't recommend this particular sandwich. I hope that the owners look into what a Rubin actually is and what folks expect when they order the most famous Nebraska sandwich. I'll wait a few weeks and then I'll try it again and report back. read more

Geez neither us been here for LONG time. Maybe 50 or more years. Pecan pie coming first. Jumbo Shrimp basket with mashed potatoes and corn. Pie is ok. Nice salad and shrimp. read more

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Love their hot turkey sandwich with mash potato and white gravy. Love the ladies who serve..

Food A+. Best fried chicken I've had in a very long time. Bean soup home made style , really good. Delightful family run atmosphere. Excellent service. Ambiance - its a family restaurant, lots of regulars. Did I mention the fried chicken is really good? Great house made deserts. We'll be back when we pas through. read more

Ummm ya so this place is different from other restaurants BUT THE FRIED CHICKEN IS AS DELICIOUS AS MOVIE THEATER POPCORN. it's straight up perfected like any small town restaurant could ever compete with it. Fast service, friendly people, and a popular place for the townspeople. Fries and mash potatoes are ok nothing special. Not at all like that crusted 100% straight hot fall off the bone chicken. FYI ORDER THE CHILI JUST MEAT AND BEANS THE BEST KIND. read more

Merricks Ranch House - Diners Near Me - North Platte, Nebraska

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It was not the most friendly places visited in town. We walked in with no greeting or idea that we could seat ourselves, when asking the server she ignored me. However, a older lady talking to another guest finally told us we could seat ourselves. We had to ask for refills on our drinks. Not sure we would pick this place to dine again. The price is reasonable though if you're looking for a cheap place (you get what you pay for) this is a place for you. Food was homestyle cooking. Tried the Salmon, tasted like a previously frozen piece of salmon that they defrosted right before throwing in the air fryer, soup lacked season/flavor. My husband got a hot beef sandwich and said it was good. The cheese curds, fries and fried pickles were all good. read more

Reasonable priced. 2nd time we've been here on our way home to Canada. Lots of seniors dine here and the food is pretty good. Great service too. read more

Merricks Ranch House - a menu for a restaurant - Diners Near Me - North Platte, Nebraska

Very nice small town diner. Servers were busy, but kind and attentive. We had the fried chicken, it was some of the best we have ever enjoyed. Moist and tender and came out nice and hot. Enjoyed seeing the locals all visit with each other you can tell this is a nice community, with good down to earth people. We will return when on this road again. read more

This was my favorite restaurant as a child and continues to be so today. They have the best fried chicken in town hands down and mix a damn good old fashioned cherry coke too!!! Thanks for being the best for my 58 years and into tomorrow as well!!! read more

Where to start. We were traveling through Nebraska and were off on our eating schedule, so decided to share a meal. The turkey dinner sounded appealing. We were disappointed to find that it did not include dressing (or stuffing if you are from another part of the country), but decided to forge ahead with the decision. Is thin sliced deli turkey a disappointment? Are instant mashed potatoes a disappointment? Gravy from a jar? Canned green beans? Margarine? Yes, it was a plate full of disappointment. This could have been made at home in five minutes, but why would you? On the plus side, the server was top notch and apologized that the reheating of the dinner took so long. read more

If you are looking for great prices and off the beaten track, Merricks is the place to go. Don't expect linen napkins or cork service. The help is wonderful and friendly. Nice place to take a seat, eat quickly and get back on the road. I recommend grabbing a creamed root beer for the road! read more

I worked here for 3 weeks. I started at 5 days a week, then one day, then 5 days. I was told that some customers and some of my coworkers complained about me saying God bless you. I say God bless you have a nice day in my everyday life to everyone I come in contact with. I was told that freedom of speech does not apply in a work environment when it's privately owned. So I worked my shift today the only shift I had all this week and I quit. I was told I would only work on Saturdays. I feel that saying God bless you enjoy your food or God bless you have a great day is in no way rude. People have a right to run their business how they choose to do so. As for me?? I will not hold my tongue and not say God bless you to people. I enjoyed the customers and I'll miss bringing joy to the atmosphere. If any customers are reading this that felt uncomfortable with me telling you God bless you I sincerely apologize and I said it with nothing but good intentions. God bless us all read more

Home cooked meals with lots of food. Very friendly staff. No fake potatoes and wonderful homemade gravies.

deliver. nothing made in house. altho we ordered late the chicken was HOURS old. Dry. little meat on one "breast" none on the wing. mashed potatoes were right out a box. ordered a burger with cheese, lettuce and ketchup. got ketchup and cheese AND pickles, onions, mustard, no lettuce. pickles were so strong on the burger that i couldn't eat that or the fries. soup tasted just like mama campbells makes but with bigger veggies to make up for 0 meat. even canned has some meat. macaroni was DRY?? cheese sticks were ok but the generic food service kind. and NO spoons. fun way to eat soup and mashed. read more

Food is always good with reasonable prices, always stop in when we our in town. No frills just good food.

Found this place while traveling cross country. It's got hometown cooking with old fashion food. The creamy root beer is worth a drive!

Still the best Dutch apple pie I've found anywhere. Pretty good with salted caramel ice cream... Presentation isn't always everything. I also had a very tasty smoked brisket sandwich. read more

Merricks Ranch House - Diners Near Me - North Platte, Nebraska

The burger I got was the chili burger it was ok nothing to write home about. Not bad for a small town. Get the regular burger though.

We were traveling through and didn't want fast food!! So we saw this place. It's a nice place to sit and eat. Good service from the time we got there until we left. My husband had the chicken livers and they were a bit overdone. (He says most restaurants overcook/over fry liver)I had the chicken basket and it was good. If you want to get away from the fast food bluh and just want a home cooked meal, I would recommend this place. read more

Went here for dinner on a recent road trip. Had the Fried Chicken dinner, which was the best I've had in a while.

Basic staples priced right. Prompt service. Food was OK, $3 shake was very good. Lots of families with kids so noisy.

According to the menu my sandwich should have cost $7.25 with one side my Reuben was $13 and some change my onion rings were burnt they do not put thousand island dressing on the Reubens but they don't tell you they don't I asked for a sinus thousand Island dressing and got less than a half ounce I took everything back they replaced my onion rings which I truly appreciate it would I recommend anyone to go to Merricks? I guess I truly depends on what you order I have been there three times and each time my order was not correct will I go back no I will not. I'm sure the owners care but their Cooks evidently do not it was terrible terrible terrible terrible I have been in food service for over 45 years maybe I'm just too picky I don't think so but you never know. I just want my sandwiches done right not squished in a tiny container where you can't get it out unless you flip it over when you order a sandwich and fries or a sandwich and rings you would think they would come in a big container so everything is together instead of separate not there, you have to request it to be in a big container so they both fit and your sandwich doesn't get smashed . read more

The best thing Merricks had was the smoked porkchop and they took it off the menu. I ordered the chicken fried sandwich meal and the piece of chicken fried steak was so thin. Their was more batter on both sides then the meat in the middle. I noticed prices went up and the food quality has go down. I understand prices goes up with food costs going up thru this pandemic but dont let the quality of food go down. I used to eat their at least 2 times a week now I might go once a month.. read more

Merrick's represents everything that is good about Nebraska: straight-forward, down-to-earth, home style and good values. We stopped while driving from Omaha to Colorado. I saw the Yelp reviews and thought Merrick's might be a change of pace that was worth a try. After looking at the pictures of the menu on Yelp, we were certain these were old "retro" menus and the pricing had to be wrong. We were wrong. You won't find anything "deconstructed" or with heirloom vegetables or microgreens here. What you will find is honest, home cooking at an incredible value. Items like hot roast beef sandwich, chicken fried steak, hot turkey dinner and hand cut steaks. The meals served here are the meals your grandmother would make for Sunday dinner. My husband had the Reuben sandwich (one of his favorite Reubens EVER) and I had the hot roast beef sandwich with mashed potatoes and gravy. We also had onion rings and garden salads and took a few slices of caramel nut apple pie for dessert. All this with a Diet Coke came to $26! Where else can you get that kind of value for a hearty dinner? Our meal was served by one of the friendliest, most helpful servers we have ever had the pleasure of dining with. The kitchen was so fast we couldn't finish one course before the next course was waiting for us. I can't recommend Merrick's Ranch House enough if you are looking for a hearty, no nonsense meal for a great price! read more

On a Friday night, after driving in from Denver, we arrived about 25 minutes before they closed. They were super sweet, we ordered burgers and fries, and we were served piping hot food almost immediately. Good burgers, skinny fries and cold lemonade, perfect for weary travelers. Our waitress was charming, and gave us great service. Not fancy, this is a local's restaurant with good American fare. We would not hesitate to stop here again while traveling through the area! read more

Outstanding food and great service. It's a couple minutes off the main road but worth it.

A real comfort food place. The specials are always excellent and served quickly. If your looking for Good food with friendly service this is the place. Today's special was fried chicken and mashed potatoes with pudding for dessert. I will get a 5 mile run in this afternoon and it will have been worth it ! read more

This place was awesome. I'm just passing through north Platte and was looking for some kind of simple diner food. Definitely found a gem here. Everything tastes homemade and the pie was incredible. My only complaint is that the portions were pretty small. Other than that, everything was fantastic. read more

The chicken fried steak was top notch. She gave me pie to go as well. Very friendly!

Have been going to Merricks since I was pretty young. Great home cooked food every time. Love the atmosphere and hospitality from the staff.

Very bland and not good. Reviews need to updated. Friendly staff chicken fried steak was bad.