Pizza Ranch in Hudsonville was a mixed experience and, realistically, not one I'll be repeating. I didn't realize going in that it's a buffet, but that wasn't a dealbreaker. The setup is country-western casual, very clearly geared toward families, and on a Saturday night there was surprisingly no wait. Food-wise, the pizza was the weak link, which is unfortunate given the name. It was genuinely bad: bland, undercooked crust, and forgettable. The fried chicken and mashed potatoes were fine, nothing special but serviceable. Service overall landed in the neutral zone: neither attentive nor problematic, just there. At $17.99 per adult with a soft drink included, the value feels fair for what you get, assuming your expectations are calibrated properly. This place makes sense for families or maybe a quick weekday lunch during a workday. But no TVs, no adult beverages, and subpar pizza make it a strange fit for anyone hoping for a casual night out or a place to catch a game. If you're coming strictly to feed kids efficiently, it works. Otherwise, there are better options nearby. read more

I decided to pick up a pizza here since Balsam Drive is closed, beyond which is my usual Pizza Hut carry out. I probably won't come back the pizza had little flavor and I suspect the crust was not hand tossed. There were little holes near the crust edge sort of like the holes you see in saltine crackers. Drive up window experience not so good. A couple of employees walking back and forth not bothering to check if someone is waiting. read more

The food is so good. I definitely recommend coming here such a good experience. The service here is amazing. I once had to go outside cause someone pulled the fire alarm. It was crazy. I can't believe someone actually pulled the fire alarm. They had a arcade and everything so much fun. This was my favorite place to eat ever. read more

This is a review of the Pizza Ranch in Hudsonville, Michigan. I'd never been there before. The only two things I heard about them: 1. It's quite dirty. This information is from other reviews and hearsay. 2. My sister-in-law went there with friends and then came across our attorney in the "private room," after his secretary said he was sick on the same day that we were supposed to meet with him. I was craving fried chicken and heard good reports about Pizza Ranch in Hudsonville, Michigan, apart from the above. I went in to the cashier's counter and asked to buy a take-out order. She showed me the stacks of plastic containers and said I could get 2 pieces of chicken or 2 slices of pizza, with 2 side orders. That's fine, I said. It's a buffet style restaurant. I waited around for perhaps 10 minutes for the new fried chicken to appear. While waiting, I saw the pizzas they were serving (pretty bad-looking). I also witnessed other customers looking for something good to eat and finally scooping up a piece of pizza or filth off the floor. Finally, the fried chicken appeared, courtesy of a teenager employee. Most of the employees there at this time were teenagers; you can't blame them for serving crappy food. They have no control over the food they serve. Anyway, I grabbed two crappy pieces of chicken and some sides and got my butt out of there. Bunch of bones and even the breading had no flavor. Someone must be to blame. Pretty funny, overall. I pretty much chucked it all into the front yard, where opossums and raccoons love to eat stuff. I swear, wild animals love to eat cooked food. Maybe 10 years ago, I came upon an opossum snuffling up cat food for Black Kittie, and he went, "Snuff, snuff, snoo!" I can't replicate the sound he made, but it was quite intimidating. He then trundled off. Don't go there unless you do the all you can eat buffet and prepare to nibble around the bones and go back to the buffet again and again and again. Unless you're an opossum and like to eat crap and lick your rat tail. Amen, peace, over and out. read more

Went for the first time for dinner with my wife and I thought at $16 a person for dinner was super reasonable for all you can eat. The staff was great at keeping the restaurant and tables clear and cool desert pizzas like cactus bread and the fried chicken were definitely the highs read more

The Fried Chicken is amazing! I never cared for buffets and when someone said these guys had the best fried chicken I didn't believe it. He took me and have been a loyal customer since. It's a nice family spot where kids eat free on Tuesday's! The daughter calls it the chicken ranch. The menu is simple but they do it all very well. Pizza, salad, fried chicken and mashed potatoes with a few other sides. read more

This is our FAVORITE pizza ranch. Seriously -always good and always fresh. We went to another PR and it was a disaster -but the pizza ranch in Hudsonville knocks it out of the park EVERY TIME! (Also, Mike is the best waiter!) My only complaint would be there wasn't any decaf coffee left and I asked the waitress if it could be refreshed. She said she would check and then came back out and told me no -just to clarify it was only halfway through the day so I was a little confused. But overall, everything else was great. My fav choices: Taco pizza Chicken bacon ranch pizza Cheeseburger pizza And I really like the Buffalo ranch I tried today! Also -the fish on Fridays is good The everyday chicken is AMAZING The dessert cookie is bomb -and the ice cream is so creamy. Lots of snaps for the salad bar also! read more

The salad bar here is A #1 with many things to choose from for your own salad design. The chicken here is always fresh and hot the side vegetables are always a winner. With pizza on the side - Yum Yum. The kids are quick to help clean up any mess you make and do it with a smile. Tip them well they deserve it read more

The fried chicken was really good, and the staff was fast to take my dishes when I was done eating and the staff was also really nice

If you're in a hurry for quality, home made food this is the place to go, it's easy to reheat and everything is so good! And you can't beat the "to go" price! You won't be disappointed! read more

Pizza Ranch - Great food for a great price!! - Pizza Near Me - Hudsonville, Michigan

We arrived at 7 when they were closing at 8. Host was generous and nice. Kids pay 99 cents x age (12 and younger) Ice cream machine (chocolate flavor) was down. But vanilla was still working so we were ok. Food was abundant and hot still an hour before closing. They were still refilling most items up until 7:30. The cleanliness was on par with buffet environments. Walls could use a cleaning, plates, cups and silverware were clean. read more

Pizza ranch has been a go to in our family for yeaaars. We love their mashed potatoes and gravy, juicy crispy chicken, and of course the cactus bread. As for the pizza itself, it's nothing to drive home. We are a little bummed out about the price of the buffet seemingly always going up, but that doesn't keep us away long before we're craving it all over again. The tables could definitely be wiped off a little better ;) they always seem to be sticky, crumby, and just kinda yucky. But overall we'll keep supporting the pizza ranch and enjoying the food when we do! read more

I made an online purchase at 3:10 with a 20 minute wait time. As I was walking through the door there was a trio behind me and I overheard one saying that that's the guy that is gonna give us a free meal. I approach the register first and was asked to step aside because he wanted to help the elderly trio which I didn't mind at all. He did indeed charge them for 2 people as opposed to 3. Afterwards another elderly couple simply walked right past me not knowing i was in line and started to order. I was hoping the employee would tell them that I have been waiting but didn't so I took a deep breath and let them go. Once they were done another elderly trio standing behind me assumed I was already being helped started to move forward. I stepped in front of them and was about to approached the register when I was rudely asked, "are you ready to order" I simply stated I've been waiting on my food and got in front if me in which they guy simply took their order as of I wasn't even there. Why didn't he tell them that I was actually ahead all three groups rather than me telling the elderly groups and looking disrespectful towards them even though I had every right. At that point I've pretty much had it and another lady came to assist in another register. I simply asked for my money back and left. I just couldn't believe what transpired and no longer want to eat at that establishment. I'm not one to bring race into it but I am an Asian male and i feel this type of stuff is becoming all too common. I later called to speak to management and she was very apologetic and just as confused about the situation and even offered me a gift card in which I declined. ​ read more

The Pizza Ranch had the best chicken and pizza buffet. The chicken is crispy and juicy. I'm not a fan of eating chicken on the bone but I chow down here. They make homemade stuffing and mashed potatoes with green beans or corn. And the pizza buffet. They'll make you a specialty pizza and bring it to your table. At the buffet. I know!! It's amazing. They also have many desserts to choose from and the salad bar has excellent choices. read more

Went here because we were in the area and it was de-lish! They did a great job serving the food off the buffet. Any kinda pizza you want, you can order. Loved the Texas Taco! The fried chicken is to die for also.....Special shout out to Mike, Avery and Katelin, great service. read more

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We are very familiar with this Pizza Ranch location and over the last few years after their remodel and expansion, we were loyal customers. In the last 6 months, it has deteriorated dramatically. We keep giving it just one more chance but tonight was so disappointing that we do not plan to return. The same pathetic pizzas were sitting on the buffet when we came and still there when we left. When we pay over $29 for 2 seniors for a meal, we expect better. The restaurant itself does not look clean, service is poor, and the buffet is definitely not well stocked. It was quite empty so I suspect that word has gotten out that what was once an excellent place to dine is now a total rip-off! read more

Pizza Ranch - pizzas being prepared on the grill - Pizza Near Me - Hudsonville, Michigan

Stopped in on a recommendation from my sister. We had a good time. Audrey was pretty fast keeping our spent plates cleaned up. They had a full house but kept everything restocked and fresh. Salad bar got run down pretty quick but they did a very good job. Food was pretty fresh and DAMN the chicken was hot. We will definitely be back read more

My family used to love this place, but the last 3 times we ordered take or went to the buffet, the cactus breach has about 1/3 of the frosting it used to have. This makes Domino's look generous on their toppings. read more

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First time here very good! The chicken was done but not dry. The pizza had many different types available, and the desert pizzas were so good I had a hard time saying no to more lol. The service was very friendly and prompt to clear dirty plates. We are coming again read more

Pizza Ranch - The buffet - Pizza Near Me - Hudsonville, Michigan

Awesome chicken!! Always good food and enjoyable atmosphere. Friendly service - we will definitely be back.

The pizza is edible, but the Chicken is much better than the pizza imo. I think you'd be better off ordering the pizza vs. eating the pizza off the buffet, as the pizza on the buffet tends to be dry. read more

This used to be such a great place to go with a family. We visited 10/5/22 at 4:45. The floors were filthy. Food everywhere. The tables were piled high with previous diners plates. And then we saw a staff member wiping tables down with a very dirty rag. I can't imagine the seats have been deep cleaned in months. read more

The food was only ok. Limited choices. Bit pricey for what you get. Staff was nice enough and the place was clean.

Simply put - good food at a reasonable price with excellent customer service every time. 10-12 visits per year at Hudsonville.

Okay this is a "Pizza Buffet" so if you go in expecting that you wont be disappointed. The pizza is good, as is the salad bar. The Salad bar could use some better lettuce, and a very more toppings, to choose from. They pizzas were all fresh and kept well stocked with new ones so you never had to grab a slice that had been sitting there for to long. The best thing on the "buffet line" is the fried chicken. It was great, I was not expecting that at a Pizza Buffett. read more

I had one of the worst experiences at pizza ranch ever a few days ago. There was food everywhere on the ground, tables were left filthy, and the food cold. I wish I could post pictures of how unclean the restaurant was. I probably will not go back to this location again. read more

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Haven't been to this location in quite a while, waited 15minutes to pay, had to walk to kitchen area to find cashier hang out with about 8 other employees. Pizza was cold, fried chicken was nowhere to be found, entire floor was dirty and unswept. Nicely renovated restaurant with a horrible staff. read more

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When I walked in I was seated in a area that had food all over the floors all the tables were dirty and cups and plates everywhere. Half the food was missing. salad was brown and soggy. no soup. So then I asked for more soup. I then waited 20 mins and nothing. I then got up and went to ask for soup AGAIN they told me their was miscommunication?. I won't be coming here again wasted my money. 27 dollars for two people wasn't worth it spend your money elsewhere. read more

The new renovation leaves much to be desired. The organization is an absolute mess, and the decor is painfully cringeworthy. The food is the same, but the vibe is ruined. read more

One of our favorite places to eat in hudsonville. They have a great all you can eat chicken and pizza buffet. Great assortment of different pizza types, even dessert pizza. The service is great, my 6 yr old son wanted ice cream and even though they don't offer it, they brought out some especially for my son on two separate occations. Worth a visit and a better experience than KFC by far. read more

Hudsonville location was a dive. Food was less than expected. A frozen pizza would have been better.

The night we went was a bad night for us to judge because they were very busy and only had 3 people working!! The food was not kept coming and it was quite dirty but when we found out there were only 3 people working (all young kids) we understood. It was also the smallest Pizza Ranch my husband and I have ever been to. There was only 1 food line! The ones we usually go to have at least 4! They did have most of the great food as other Pizza Ranches minus the ice cream machine. The food was amazing so that made it worth it. They also have weird and different buffet times for different days of the week so I would call before you go! read more

This place is awesome...the chicken was really good! And the sweet young lady asked us if there was a pizza that we would like to try on the Buffet? we said maybe next time the chicken broccoli Alfredo.. She responded with I will just bring you some in a box, not expecting her to deliver a whole pizza to the table to take home! Great service and good food.. We will be back for sure! read more

Like it! The friex chicken is great. The variety of pizzas is good, even for dessert. Salads, soups, mashed potatoes, and more. Service is good, they're very attentive and price is good. read more

Pizza Ranch is amazing this one in Hudsonville might be smaller then most but its still great to eat all you can eat chicken and pizza

I haven't been to a Pizza Ranch in probably a decade and in South Dakota. I saw a sign off the highway and couldn't believe it! It didn't know they came this east! I came into town too late for dinner, but planned on checking it out for nostalgia sake. It was decently busy around 7:15pm on a Wednesday. Soup was never refilled, employees slowly but surely refilled the salad bar, pizza bar was replaced as needed, and whoever worked the chicken station, never let that thing go down. He worked diligently and rotated the product and the chicken is super yummy. Lots of teen employees running around, clumping and chatting, and priority was definitely their break! One guy even cut another customer and me off in the pizza line to get two slices of what clearly was his favorite, and then he cut again in the chicken buffet line. He must be hungry. Without a doubt they get a free meal with their shift, because I saw more employees filling their own plate at the buffets, than actually working. The bus girl with long curlyish/wavy hair and glasses is a work horse; she constantly was filling plates and busing tables. The food? It's not what I remember from a decade ago, but neither am I. Great for a family. It was just me. And I think the Ranch part of Pizza Ranch is watching customers fill soup bowls with Ranch dressing, and sloppily so it rubs down their fingers back into the container below. I don't do buffets often, and now I'm reminded why. I'd still probably carry out chicken if I'm in the area again. So crunchy and juicy! read more

Delicious pizza, lots of variety. Best dessert pizza I've ever had. Also have chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans available at the buffet. read more

After they made a bunch of changes a couple summers ago, it's a much better place than it used to be! Great staff, great food!

This is a 4* star review with a caveat. The food is solid. The pizza better than average but the chicken shines. It's probably the best fried chicken in West Michigan. It gets terribly busy I'm the evenings for dinner. Get there early or wait in line. It's a great for lunch takeout though. The prices are reasonable and you get plenty of food. read more

They literally took away everything I liked. Also they took my moms favorite pizza away and we aren't gonna hear the end of that.