I have been going here forever! The burgers are still good after all of this time. Every time I go, I order the double ranch and afterwards I just can't see why I attempted to eat so much. The shakes are great. No really.... seriously the shakes are great. While the costs are high, they have maintained the essence of the place for the past 3 decades. It is still the place to go. read more

If you ever wondered what burger joint in the 60's must have looked like you don't have to jump in a DeLorean, just head on over to the Ranch Drive-In. This place has a menu so unchangeable that it's carved in wood hanging behind the registers inside. They've taken one thing off the menu ever, and it was a steak sandwich. You can still read it on the menu board because they had to carve it off of there and the ghosts of the letters remain. The tray liners are also pretty neat, they have this desert cowboy scene on them to enhance the whole ranch image. I ordered a Ranch Bacon Burger and it was pretty good. Lots of bacon and the burger wasn't too greasy. I also had a cherry milkshake which was very good. They have lots of other milkshake flavors to try as well, such as peanut butter and marshmallow. The fries were alright, they were crispy crinkle cut fries, but like another reviewer mentioned, they must fry these up in the same oil that they fry their fish in because every once in awhile I'd get a real fishy tasting fry. I'd like this place more, except for two main things. First, it's cash only. Second, for a fast food burger place it's pretty expensive. Another dollar or two and you'd be in Red Robin territory for expense. While the food is definitely good, it's not good enough to fully overcome these shortcomings. read more

I'd driven past this place 100's of times and decided to finally stop and try it. The burger was great, bacon was perfect (rarity indeed), and the crinkle fries were fun too! I have nothing but great things to say about the food I've had. Now, lets talk about the ladies taking my order. If the owner is reading this, fire most of them ASAP. I've talked with only one nice waitress here and the rest are all part of the 'club' and come off as real b****es. I was polite and didn't even ask any stupid questions, yet they treated me like some imbecile. I will return here with my gf to try and see if they treat me any better. I'm really hoping I caught this place on bad attitude days. Its got a good feel, smells clean and fresh, and the food is wonderful. read more

Went here for the first time in 2021. They got the order wrong the first time, and fortunately, I didn't drive off without checking. The burger and onion rings were edible, but way overpriced. No better than Dick's at more than 2x the price. The cherry shake was awful, simply ice cream or whatever mixed with some syrup that didn't even taste like cherry or anything good for that matter. Won't be back. People here seem to like to compare it to Burgermaster, but there is no competition. For example, Burgermaster uses real fruit in their shakes and tastes an order of magnitude better. Everything else is better too. read more

Classic burgers and shakes. Always a good choice. Staff friendly and helpful. Nice little indoor eating area but also can get it to go.

Had a very tasty burger here this weekend! My husband enjoyed his lime milkshake and beefy hot dog. Our toddlers were happy to munch their grilled cheese and fries. Classic diner fare at its best! read more

This is how an old school burger joint used to look and smell like! When we first moved to Bothell WA, our friends brought us here. This place has been consistently good all those years. The burgers are pretty good, the onion rings amazing, the fries are good too. This is the perfect place to get Americana take-out food. Friendly folks too -- especially the nice lady who took my order just recently. The only problem is that due to Bothell's congestion and streets it's hard to actually get there. But once you arrive it's well worth it. read more

Great Food... Great Service... Forget those National Chains if you want REAL BEEF Burgers. read more

The other reviewers have it right...it's really pricey for just burgers and fries. I convinced my husband to go and try it. The kids are cute. They seem to work hard. My husband's vanilla shake tasted like a creamsicle. Now I love creamsicles, but he wanted vanilla. The return process was a bit awkward as I got the glare back from the milkshake maker. Finally, he made the effort to remake it, but it wasn't an immediate action. The end result was we got the vanilla milkshake. Tasted like vanilla only. 2 burgers, 2 fries, milkshake...near and over $40. I'm thinking we made the effort and I'll let other people make theirs. Over and out! read more

Pretty darn good food. Considering it's in Bothell, which doesn't have a great selection of places to grub, it's worth your while if you're in town. I was pretty impressed with the burger, pretty good size, ingredients were reasonably fresh. It does get a bit hectic most days at lunch time so prepare yourself to probably not have a place to sit. If you're taking out, you'll be a little uncomfortable because there's not a lot of places to stand and wait. Place is pretty well-kept and clean, lighting is a bit dim and some of the employees can be a bit salty (much like the food), but overall it's a good place to eat. read more

When I'm in a mood for a great burger, Ranch always rises to the top of the list. Last night was the first visit in awhile, and about 4 french fries into my visit I was wondering why I didn't stop by more often. Arrived about 6 on Sat night.. place was packed - standing room only, even so, the service was outstanding. The staff was courteous, attentive and quick. Had the Double Ranch and an order of fries.. Fries were perfect.. Perfect !! Crispy crinkle fries.. Just the way I like them.. Burger was pretty darn good.. pure Americana, no Apple-Robin designer burger (with or without flair) or one of Corporate America's creations from McKitchen-in-the-box-with-Wendy-and-the-King type burger here... Just the real deal Mom and Pop with great food.. Me likey.. read more

reliable local business we've been going to for years. Took my mid western girlfriend, who's quite the burger conisseur who raved over her fresh and hot Bacon Burger with added cheese, hot and lightly-salted crinkle Cut French Fries, and delicious Raspberry Milk Shake. Been coming for years for their Blackberry Milk Shakes and burgers. The wait staff are young, but quick and accurate. They accept debit and credit cards. The establishment clean and depicting its old fashioned charm. The prices may seem higher than your well - known chain, but the prices reflect their commitment to the community and their staff. Their prices are similar to Dick's Drive-In, so the prices aren't much of a shock. Worth the detour to downtown Bothell. And have a garden burger :) read more

Overall I think this is just another average burger joint with inflated prices. I ordered a deluxe burger, small fry and a water and it was $8. Seems a bit high in my opinion for what I actually received. The staff was very friendly and the crinkle fries were a nice touch. read more

This place really just isn't worth your time or money when there are so many different and better options. Overall, the food wasn't bad and was slightly above average, but we left feeling ripped-off!! We ordered a bacon burger, small onion rings and large drink which cost a whopping $15.09!!!! The small onion ring alone was $3.79 and consisted of only 5 onion rings!!! That comes out to .83.4 cents per onion ring (including the tax) If you want much better food at a much better value, try the Habit Burger Grill. Their food is amazing and you can feed TWO people for just a couple bucks more than you can at the ol' rip-off ranch!!! The Habit is also flame broiled and the taste of their burgers is out of this world!!! Buh-bye ranch drive-in; we're one and done!!! read more

Reasonably pricey for a burger, fries, and shake, but they did taste good! Friendly service. Nice to go "old school ". read more

I'm guessing I it would have been in the 60's when my Mom started taking us to The Ranch. The dipped cones, were always my favorite treat, still is. The hamburgers and fries taste the same now as back then. Now I live far away from Bothell, but still stop by when I can. I'm a big fan of Dick's as well and love the unique taste of their food as much as the Ranch's. That's why, the Ranch only gets 4 stars. Seems a bit pricey when compared to Dick's, but there is seating inside and out. Dick's doesn't. read more

Ranch Drive In is the best basic burger place I know of on the east side. We don't come here often, but we're never disappointed when we do. Judging by some other reviews, maybe the quality of the burgers depends on who is working the grill and whether they overlook it. I haven't had a bad burger here. I love the fries and the onion rings. Hubby and I usually order both and spilt them so we can have some of each without overeating. I also almost always get a strawberry shake, and hubby loves their blackberry shake. I've been told their pineapple shake is amazing, but I still haven't wrapped my head around the idea of a pineapple milkshake enough to order one! read more

It was pretty good I mean not the best sandwich in the world but it was definitely fresh and didn't taste processed.. I liked it would I go back hummmm if I was in the neighborhood hungry yes .. but I wouldn't go out of my way for it .. the people were pretty nice tho that was a draw for me read more

Pretty good food. Tiny dining room. Wayyyy too expensive for what you actually get. Patty has to be under 2 ounces cooked. I can barely see it when I get my burger. Oh well, my money is better spent somewhere else.... read more

If you are in a time crunch for a burger in downtown Bothell, then this will do the trick. Otherwise, drive the 15 minutes to Burgermaster, or better yet to Red Mill, and get a real burger treat. Their burgers are good for sure, but it's lacking that 'oomph'. Fries aren't salted which is a major bummer for me. It's just not the same putting salt on them after they've already been plated. Definitely the best burger option within like a 5-10 mile radius. But I really only come here when my mom suggests it. read more

Been going here for 30 years, still have great burgers, onion rings and soft serve chocolate swirl cones. Yum!!

Delicious burgers, great fries and awesome milk shakes. Not what I would call quick, but it was as fresh as it gets read more

Ranch Drive-In - Big burger, decent price - Burgers Near Me - Bothell, Washington

My friend who lived in Bothell all of their life recommended this place. Always drove by and finally decided to try it out. The burger was standard and the fries was good. "The River" soda was my favorite. The kids working are super nice and the owner has done a good job keeping the place running. A good hangout spot definitely! read more

Exactly what I needed in my heart and stomach. Staff was friendly and the place clean. Burger was great and the crinkle cut fries were nostalgic. Keep up the good work in a growing town. read more

Best burgers!!! Love this old fashioned style restaurant. Good it's terrific and staff are great.

Minus the 15 minute wait for a milkshake due to the employees forgetting about me (2 families behind me got their full meals before me), I would say the milkshake was worth the wait. It was very creamy and the flavor was good. The employees were also very respectful and were apologetic for the delay. I think I would try this place again for the food next time. read more

A glimmer of old school Bothell still left amongst the boom. Hopefully they don't tear this bitch down during this "revitalization project" that Bothell is in the midst of. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat at this joint but if you're in the area it's worth a stop. read more

Came on Sunday September 25th,2011 about 6:00PM. Ordered Swiss-Mushroom Burger, Deluxe with Tomato, Vanillla Shake, Small Onin Rings and Large Tarter . Food was exactly made the way I ordered it and was Hot and Fresh, Very Tasty.. I enjoyed being there was not too Lous, People seemed to be regulars ordering all Kinds of Stuff with special Requests. The Cones looked Great and Huge!! I loved how Clean it was and not Dirty at all. I enjoyed the Staff, Very Friendly and Proffesional, Greeted me me when I came in and said Thanks when I left!! Its a Place to be Honest I would work at, It seemed Friendly and warm, almost Family Like!! I will be back for sure,-)) Obviously Great Owners and Management!! I wish all Business''s had your Values! read more

Burgers were good, both in size and taste. I'm glad they keep onions off the burger and in the fryer. Staff was very friendly, almost Chick-Fil-A nice. The only two downsides were an apparent 'no refill' policy and sundaes were quite pedestrian. read more

Went on Sunday and was totally disgusted with the filthy restaurant. Run by a group of young boys that handled food without gloves. One boy swept the floor, handled garbage and without washing hands, handled food. Ice cream machine was disgustingly dirty. So sad! Could not eat there. read more

Disappointing visit. $32 for 2 of the lower-priced burgers, 1 regular order of fries, 1 order of rings & 2 shakes. I know prices are what they are, but for $16/head for a drive-in, it should be good, and it wasn't. I called in the order at 4:30, asking if it could be ready at 5:00; the kid taking the order seemed put off to have to time the order, rather than just fire it all at once. My wife had the special burger with cheese, which was anything but special: dry meat, really weak bun, ketchup & mustard. Just TRY to find something special about that. I had the namesake Ranch burger, and it was ok. We split the burgers so she could at least have some tastes resembling a decent burger, since the special was so bad, and on the first bite of her 1/2, I agreed. Fries were just ok, as were the rings. Didn't feel like a good value, though; portion size was, how we say, frugal. Shakes were o.k. So nothing great, most stuff just o.k., and 1 thing really bad, for 32 bucks. We've been to the Ranch before, the last time was a few years back. I remembered it as a bit pricey for drive-in fare, but good quality. Well, our visit tonight was still pricey, in particular for the quality we received. Too bad. read more

This place is a Bothell tradition. The best quick burgers around, great onion rings, and a bunch of drive in goodies. Good for dine in, take out, and excellent for kids. The dining area is a little small, so won't work for big groups at peak times. read more

For those seeking an eastside alternative to Dick's Drive-In, the Ranch is an almost comparable substitute, and for vegetarians, absolutely perfect! :) Everyone I've brought here has expressed their approval for the burgers, and as a veg, I can say that there veg burger is as good as that 3am drunk big mac meal. Seriously. As big as your head, that amazing goop and cheddar mess, yes. Onion rings are crispy, salty, perfect amount of greasy especially dipped in homemade tarter sauce. Shakes are thick and delicious, they customize ice cream sundaes however you want them, and the shrimp n fries basket is surprisingly good for a fast food type of place. The only thing I wasn't impressed with were the fries. Especially when Dick's isn't too far away, I feel like fresh-cut and fresh-fried is kind of important, and these taste like baked frozen krinkle fries. Bleh. The Ranch Drive-In is a classic, a neighborhood hero and friend, a place parents take their kids, high school youth run for decades, tacky and greasy and perfect. read more

Yummy Food: Burgers, shakes, onion rings Okay Food: Fried chicken, french fries Bad Food: none yet Price: Way too expensive! It's $5-7 for JUST the BURGER! Fries/drinks are around an additional $2-3 EACH! It's about $12 for just a burger+drink+tax. Service: Usually okay. Takes a while to get your order, but I've always been there when it is busy. If they make a mistake, they are quick to fix it. Overall: A place to go (1-2 times a year) for a decent burger, but much too expensive to return more often. read more

It's a over priced burger place that always gets your order wrong. Could be a better place if that didn't have only kids working there. Obviously these are not the brightest kids ! I'll never go again. If I want a burger I'll go to Red Robin. Better, cheaper and get the order right! read more

Can't recommend the milkshakes. Fat burger has the best IMHO. The fries are crinkle cut. Also not a fan. The bacon cheese burger was good but that didn't make up for the uncomfortable seating and fuzzy radio over the loud speakers, ads included. The service is high school kids but they were fine. My kid loved the grilled cheese sandwich and I liked my wife's chicken. All in all, I won't be back soon. read more

This place is PLUR. Great food, great service. Opened their doors early to feed my friend and I. Left sated and feeling zen.

My experience with The "Ranch Drive In" is a little different, as my wife and I were returning home from picking up our wine allotment in Woodinville we became completely lost. We pulled into the restaurant just to get directions to 405 and some water for the trip back to Tacoma. I was greeted by Luke and he relayed precise instructions back to the highway. In appreciation, besides the water i ordered a regular Ranch Burger as well. The burger was delicious. When we are in the area again we will definitely stop by to sample more off the menu. Thanks. read more

Upon entering the look of bewilderment and cluelessness on the faces of the employees was my first hint that my dining experience was going to be "different". Price - FAIL Taste - FAIL Seating - FAIL The fries tasted like cardboard folded into crinkle cut shape. The burger reminded me of a Walmart frozen burger cooked over a sterno powered stove. My bill for a burger, fries and medium coke came to almost $13.00. Apparently they have some sort of mind altering substance in their food however since the place was very crowded. Visiting this establishment has however had a positive impact since I now have a mission to find somewhere with a worse burger... I suspect my mission will fail. read more

Best Burger in the Puget Sound! Need I say more? Get a Ranch Burger with Cheese (everything on it), an order of onion rings and a hand-made shake and you will not regret it. I am only glad I live so close, otherwise I would be burning lots of gas money every couple of weeks to come here and satisfy my craving. A little more expensive than your average fast food joint, but this isn't your average fast food joint. Worth the extra money, every time. read more