First time here, completely pleased with everything! So good, it appears the wait staff and cashiers are all young people and they are the most polite and respectful! The food is fresh, and tasty, and the prices are very reasonable. I'm not a huge pizza fan but this BBQ Chicken pizza was delicious. Crust for me is always the deal breaker and this one was good. Not wanting to forget to Yelp-doing it while still here. Give them a try. read more

Ranch Hand BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Newbury Park, California

Food is great but the best part are the people that work there! The guy at the register was really nice and the woman (she seems like the manager or owner) is so warm and welcoming. They make me want to keep coming back! read more

The food is so delicious and really great price! The ambiance is western feeling and you honestly need to get the pizza go half tri tip half carnitas it's a game changer!!! (The Kevin special)!!!! The cashier who is literally there every single day and alone bosses out the rush all by himself I think his name is Jean or Joseph he's very nice and a really cool dude he deserves a raise and asap he handles calls and walk in and cleans the whole place while business is open and never has people complain or wait he's just so wonderful! I love this place and I come back because the food is amazing and because that cashier makes it an amazing experience! read more

A great spot for food! I get there pizza every time and am never disappointed!! Friendly staff and wonderful service!

First timer here! My job got food catered to the office (SBC WH). The Tri tip and chicken were delicious! Loved the Mac & cheese and coleslaw. The bread rolls were so soft, some of the best I've tried. I definitely have to check out the restaurant in person. The food is great! Thank you Jeff (@ Zelsuvmi) for bringing us really good bbq. read more

Ranch Hand BBQ - Bbq chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Newbury Park, California

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Friendly service, tasty BBQ, in a very casual atmosphere. Both inside and outside tables, plus table service. Mistakes fixed quickly and the food is worth any wait you may experience. Great iced tea too. read more

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The food here is normally good, but there are some new workers and the service has hit rock bottom. I asked for fries without salt (due to a new medical situation), and the cook complained vociferously to another employee. He then retaliated by cooking some of our order right away, and having the rest ready 25 minutes later. Since it was a "to go" order, the first part was fully cold when I finally got home. And the second part was made well below normal standards here. When I complained, I just got a snappy response, and they had no interest in correcting the order. Been here many times, but this was my last. read more

Finally got around to trying this place after saying it smelled so good every time we went to the Starbucks next door. It was SO YUMMY! We ordered the tri-tip burrito with a side of mac and cheese, and a tri tip sandwich with onion rings. Everything was delicious! We are still so full and it's been 6 hours, lol. The meat was tender, all the ingredients were fresh, the sauces were flavorful and spicy, everything was just awesome. It's super cute and clean inside, the service was great, and there was a fun vibe on the patio. We will be back for sure!! read more

An overall positive experience every visit. The ambiance is relaxed and pleasant. The service is excellent and the food is great. The menu is varied with emphasis on BBQ choice meats and sides, but also includes pizza and burritos. Their location in Newbury Park is close to those living in Camarillo and Thousand Oaks. read more

I went to Ranch Hand BBQ this weekend and it was great. We were welcomed and all our questions were answered genuinely and by a very friendly and helpful staff member. We ordered brisket, tri-tip and pulled pork sandwiches, potato salad, coleslaw and the ever non-negotiable, corn bread muffins. I had the brisket, it was soft, Smokey and had great flavor. My husband loved the tri-tip, his bbq meat of choice, he said it was excellent. My son had the pulled pork- he said it was great. The original bbq sauce was well balanced- not too sweet or tangy, I really liked it. But let me say a few words of praise for the bread- I often have issues with the bread used on bbq sandwiches, but these lacked all the issues of other bbq spots- the bread was sturdy, never got soggy (even today for the leftover half of my sandwich), but it wasn't dry at all- which is almost always a problem with bread at bbq spots. The bread also had good flavor, its own highlight (rarely ever experienced in these types of casual bbq spots). That was a long description, but hey, it's a personal pet peeve and I couldn't been happier with the sandwich. I liked the potato salad, no big raw chunks of onion, not too saucy/wet, but good flavor and nice big chunks of potato. The coleslaw flavor was good, a little too wet for my personal tastes- but I'd get it again. My family are obsessed with cornbread muffins- it's a whole thing... we loved them! Again, not dry at all, but also not gooey and undercooked, which you sometimes can get at places. They were not overly sweet, they were serve, served with butter and honey, which my kids used their entire honey packets - because, well, kids. We ate there, the restaurant is casual and comfortable enough, decorated kind of cute. We had two staff come over to check on how our meal was. Absolutely planning to go back, and even possibly do catering. I recommend it! read more

Ranch Hand BBQ - Brisket sandwich, potato salad, coleslaw & cornbread - Barbeque Near Me - Newbury Park, California

Yummy food, attentive staff, quick service and cute decor! We had a half tri tip and half pulled pork sandwich, so good and the bbq sauce is delicious! Mac and cheese is good, just needed a little salt/pepper. Orion rings are gigantic! read more

Ranch Hand BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Newbury Park, California

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I am a big fan of barbecue and I have high respect for many of the restaurants in the area, so the competition is strong. I always give credit where it is due, but when it comes to chicken this place really falls short. The chicken is some of the driest and toughest I have ever had in Thousand Oaks. It was more like chewing through the Arizona desert than enjoying good smoked barbecue. When I want chicken instead of beef I actually end up walking over to Chipotle in the same parking lot, which should not be the case at a barbecue restaurant. If you come here the beef and pork are the safer choices. But if you are looking for good chicken you may want to look elsewhere until they make some serious improvements. I really want this local place to win. read more

Wow, I had such a great first experience here! Super welcoming worker right when we entered the restaurant who offered us help right away for any questions or suggestions. The place felt homey & had nice vintage photos up as well. My eyes were set on trying the Pork Ribs & I'm really glad I did! Flavorful & even better with their Bbq sauces. I'm a sucker for variety & appreciated I could try them all varying spices because each table had condiments. I enjoyed switching from the Lightly Spicy to Hot Bbq & vice versa. The sweet potatoes fries were perfectly cooked to a nice crisp. A worker offered me their ranch with it & omg it was a life changer! The flavors meshed really well together, sweetness from the fries, yet tanginess of the ranch, yum! Garlic rolls were delightful & mac salad kept things refreshing. This was really filling and portions are just. Amazing food and spectacular service, keep it up! read more

Ranch Hand BBQ - Half Rack Pork Ribs, Two Garlic Rolls, Mac Salad, Sweet Potato Fries - Barbeque Near Me - Newbury Park, California

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Great food and the staff if very nice. I would recommend the tritip burrito for sure. read more

This place is so yummy! Prices aren't bad and has good quick service, food comes out quick and meals are hearty, everything our family got was delicious, The restaurant is about small/medium sized, with smaller tables, we sat along the counter, they have all their different sauces out for you to use as needed and for someone who loves spicy like me their extra hot bbq sauce hit the spot! It's a chill setting and everyone was nice read more

Ranch Hand BBQ - Tri tip burrito - Barbeque Near Me - Newbury Park, California

Love the pork ribs! They are smoky, meaty and a have the perfect crisp outside and tender inside bite off the bone. The sweet beans have little bits of tender meat mixed in, the slaw is cool and crunchy, and the garlic rolls are soft and delicious. I find the staff to be exceptionally kind. Kudos to the owner for working hard to make it this good. This was my second visit and I can't wait to return again! read more

We stopped in after a day of hard work. We ordered the Rotisserie chicken and tri tip. It was excellent. There was so much food I was able to bring home an entire meal for my loved one. I will say the smoky flavor of the chicken was spot on. The tenderness of the tri tip was excellent, not to mention it was so lean and tender. We sat on the outside patio which was so very cute. Staff was very attentive and we really appreciated that. Thank you. We will be back. read more

I usually enjoy Ranch Hand and almost always order the same thing--a tri-tip sandwich. This time, I ordered the sandwich along with buffalo wings and fries. I asked for extra BBQ sauce and hot BBQ sauce, and although the person at the counter assured me they were included, they were missing from my order. When I opened the wings, I realized I was also shorted two wings. I didn't want to spend over 20 minutes driving back, so I called the restaurant to let them know. The person who answered didn't seem surprised and even said, "Let me guess--two wings short?" as if this were a common issue. He then said it wasn't his fault and blamed the kitchen staff. There was no offer of a refund, replacement, or credit for a future order--just a defensive response. Overall, it was very poor customer service and disappointing compared to past experiences. If I return I will be sure to open everything and inspect it prior to leaving the establishment. read more

I go here often because it is close. But I don't care for the cole slaw and last time I went in I got beef ribs instead of baby back-and the were stone cold even though it was only a 5 minute drive home. I typically prefer this over the other BBQ chains that are local but m not always pleased w the results. Most of the time but not every time. Additionally, I went near closing time recently and apparently everything was cleaned up and put away. When they took my order the cashier and the Cook glared at each other and subsequently yelled and screamed about it. Needless to say, although they're conveniently close-I won't be going back. read more

Just under $31 for a two meat meal with two sides and bread. (It was delicious) No drink and I haven't tipped yet . I won't be going back .....I'm not feeling like I got any kind of value and that's important to me and my loyalty. I am aware I could have chosen a less expensive option. I'm just commenting on how I felt after I ordered. The food was great . The service was good and friendly. The establishment looks clean and has a very nice look . I think of you choose the eat here , you overall won't be disappointed. It must be so expensive to own a business in California. I'm curious if people will keep paying these prices or if this will be another empty store front someday soon . read more

Delicious bbq! No frills. Quick service. Get the beef ribs! Sides are delicious! Did I say delicious bbq?

The staff were really nice! I told them it was my first visit, and they offered small samples of my 2 choices. I chose tri-tip based on the sample that was sliced thin and tender. The sandwich came with ample tri-tip, but it was sliced WAY to thick. Too tough to eat in a sandwich. You couldn't bite through it without the whole slice coming out. How could a BBQ place not know how to slice Tri-tip? There's a nice patio for dining and they bring out a basket with different sauces and seasonings. Not sure of the cause, but both of us had gastric upset after eating there. My poor hubby belched for hours! read more

Food was four stars. The beef ribs and the pork ribs were pretty tender and flavorful. Mac n cheese tasted very plain and under seasoned like boxed Mac n cheese. I'm knocking a star because of the service/the workers attitude. They close at 8 and this couple came in and ordered around 7:35. They seated themselves and as they were waiting for their food they noticed the workers cleaning up to close soon. The lady went up to the worker in the front and was so happy to change their order to-go because she didn't want to hold them up from closing on time. The worker then said "your order was already made to go" as if she never had the option of sitting in to eat in the first place. She was a little taken aback and I definitely was to hearing that interaction. On top of that, when I went up to ask for a takeout box, the same worker saw me and ignored me as he was telling the cook his food order for when they close. Very unprofessional. read more

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Ordered the party pack for my son's birthday and was disappointed overall. The garlic rolls were hard, dry, and lacked both garlic and butter--tasted like they were at least two days old. The ribs were tougher than expected and didn't have that tender, fall-off-the-bone quality you typically look for in pork ribs. The tri-tip was overcooked and dry. The one bright spot was the spicy BBQ sauce, which had great flavor. Unfortunately, the rest of the meal didn't live up to expectations. read more

Ranch Hand BBQ - Dry garlic rolls - Barbeque Near Me - Newbury Park, California

The staff was super friendly and very attentive. The portion sizes were great for the price! The food was so good! The cornbread was my favorite side and the chicken sandwich was great. read more

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All of the meats and salads tried were good, as was the bread. Take out or eat inside. I added this to my list of good restaurants and will return. read more

People have varying opinions about what constitutes "good" barbecue, depending on where you're from. Overall, it's very good for the area, and far better than Wood Ranch, which I feel is overrated and overpriced, however alluring the smell may be. I've have Ranch Hand on several occasions, the first when my job ordered catering. I was very surprised how tender the trip tip was. I then had it a few more times and even ordered food for take away. First, the trip tip is flavourful and extremely tender. Not over salted. You can choose between barbecue sauces, their spicy sauce has a hint of zing but not very spicy. Their mild sauce is just the right amount of smokiness and sweetness. I hate when sauce is too sweet and also when things are drenched in sauce so much that you can barely taste the meat. I love putting the trip on the soft garlic dinner rolls, great little sandwich. Their brisket was also excellent, not tough at all. The coleslaw is good, about what you'd expect from a typical cole slaw, but it's not dripping in sauce, or soggy. Sweet potato fries are also very good and the portions are reasonable. I've also had their salad with brisket- great price and good portion size. Great for lunch and when you're trying to be 'good', but also want something tasty and not having to spend $20 on lunch. I've only ordered and been in person once, but the service is decent, and my order was ready very quickly. I will be ordering from here again. I Next time, I plan on trying their chicken and ribs. read more

Love the ribs. Awesome customer service from Michael today. This the go to place for BBQ. read more

Ranch Hand BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Newbury Park, California

We've been CJ's fans for ages ... until we had to 'audiblize' for time & order HERE. Not just me & the wife, but even the siblings & folks (all serious carnivores) were all blown away by the depth of smokey flavors & perfect texture of their beef ribs! Sauce didn't even cross my mind after my first bite, though theirs (or your home fave) is merely incidental ... a bonus adjustment to your personal tastes. We have yet to go back to CJ's since we found Ranch Hand, but here's the kicker--the get-me-over curveball if ya like: their ONION RINGS?!! Holy MOSES!! They use *some* kinda secret varietal from the GODS! They were naturally sweet, like no onion I've had in my life, and the wife included. We just sat & stared at each other, only agreeing that it wasn't the batter making them *this* magical. Best O-rings of my life, bar NONE! I can't vouch for the pork ribs because I love beef ribs too much, but hats off to this place! They OWN my whole 'fambly' now. ‍ read more

Ranch Hand is a solid spot for BBQ if your in the area and trying to satisfy your bbq craving. I'd heard a lot of people rave about this place and I finally made it for lunch on a weekday. It didn't disappoint but also I'm not sure this spot met my expectations after hearing all the hype for years. The best thing about this spot in my opinion is the service. The guys working behind the counter were super friendly and patient with our party as we looked over their menu. They have a great menu, a huge menu honestly. I was really impressed with all of the bbq meat options and sides. Also their appetizers looked fire, it was really hard to narrow down our choices. Once we did place our order we continued to be impressed with service. Despite a busy lunch rush the guys were attentive and made our stop enjoyable as they continue to check in with the patrons, provided everything we needed in one swoop to the tables, and definitely used their down time to clean and such. As for the food there were some hits and misses. I'd say the sides were "mid". The coleslaw was forgettable and the Macaroni salad was just okay. My friend had the Mac and cheese and recommend it so I would get that next time. Also comparable to what other reviews said, the issue I had with the meats were that they were all Luke warm. My pulled pork was on the cold side and the hot links were semi warm. It was strange. I think most people want their bbq hot like it's coming off the grill. Room for improvement there. Aside from the temperature I really really liked my hot links! They had a nice snap to them and I would definitely rank their sweet bbq sauce a 5/5. The pulled pork I could do without but I would definitely come back for the hot links again. My friends also said their burgers here are stellar so I would like to give this spot another try. It's a friendly neighborhood business that I want to support and I think if they were able to work out some of the kinks (like getting the meat temperature up) I would definitely recommend this spot as I could put their bbq sauce on everything. Prices were reasonable for the amount of food you get. A large meat plate with sides ran between $22-25 which I was good with as there was plenty of food. They also have cheaper lunch combos like sandwiches and a side for under $20. All in all good serving sizes, a great menu, and friendly service. read more

Ranch Hand BBQ - Two 2 Meat Entree - pulled pork and hot link - Barbeque Near Me - Newbury Park, California

The food is good but the owner/manager asked a guy sitting eating is it good. The customer said oh yeah. The owner responded well if people don't like my food don't come here to eat. Like I said food is good but not the best. So many other BBQ's better than the COCKY OWBER/MANAGERS. The service too was like they were doing me a favor to serve me and had a negative unwelcoming disposition. So owner I ain't coming back because there is better BBQ and cheaper in price than your steep prices. read more

My first time at Ranch Hand BBQ was a takeout experience. Pro Tip: Order over the phone, not on their website. Their website charges an automatic 15% tip when you order the food. Personally, I like to tip after I receive the food. We ordered a lot of different food from Ranch Hand for a family birthday dinner. We had the following: - Brisket - Tri-tip - Hot links - Mashed Potatoes - Mac n' Cheese - Rolls - Ribs The best item was the brisket. It was shredded, slow cooked, and juicy. The mac n cheese lacked cheddar cheese flavor. It was more mild and bland. The hot links were good too. They weren't too spicy. The ribs were dry. The food at Ranch Hand was good, not excellent. I would go back for the brisket. read more

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Had a chicken salad. Very fresh and no skimping on the chicken. Corn bread added to the enjoyment of the meal.

We ordered the large meal option the two times we ate here. Once for ribs and once for brisket. There was plenty of food for two of us. Both meat choices were very good. We love the coleslaw and prefer the potato salad over the macaroni salad. The service was excellent. read more

Food is great, service was fantastic. Will definitely be back. I wish I could cook food like this at home read more

Ranch Hand BBQ - Tri tip entree, beans and mashed potatoes - Barbeque Near Me - Newbury Park, California

Been dining here for years and believe it's some of the best bbq in the area. Tri-tip sandwich and fries are my go to - great portion size and fires always hot out of the fryer! Like others, I appreciate the friendly service by staff who seem to genuinely care about providing a great customer experience! read more

Had a nice time at Ranch hand BBQ. The food was very tasty. I had pulled pork, mashed potatoes and coleslaw and my husband, who' loves BBQ had the beef ribs, baked beans and macaroni salad. All these items were very good and my husband said he definitely wants to go back, which is high praise from him. read more

Ranch Hand BBQ - Pulled Pork Meal & Beef Ribs Meal - Barbeque Near Me - Newbury Park, California

Been coming in for the trip tip sandwich for years. It's the best! Big menu, indoor and outdoor dining. Lots of parking. read more

Tender and tasty ribs. Smoke was a little hard to detect but flavor was good. Hot link was excellent. Beans had brisket cut up in them. Macaroni salad (eaten by wife) was a little dry for me, ok for her. I would eat here again for sure. Next time I'm trying the coleslaw and potato salad....or Mac 'n cheese. Or all three. Service and attention were awesome. Decor was nice and bathroom was AMAZINGLY CLEAN. It was also decorated so nicely I thought it was someone's personal bathroom. read more

This has been our favorite BBQ place for a long time but no more. Twice in a row they got our order wrong. The last time we ordered the two meat meal and asked for two chicken halves which they charge extra for. When we got home, we found that they had given us one half chicken and one order of brisket. When we called them the lady who answered said they don't allow customers to order the same meat twice in this type of order. If so, we asked why would you charge us extra for something that we can't get and then substitute it for another meat without telling us? The lady said they will change it for us and give us a free side for the error. When we got there she said "oh I thought this was an online order" and refused to give us the free side. What's the difference? She promised a side dish and then just plain refused to give it to us. Her attitude was rude and she kept saying she is giving us free meat when we didn't want brisket. As good as the food is, we can't go back to this place because of the poor customer service. We would rather support other local restaurants. My rating is 0 for customer service and the reason I give two stars is because the food is good. read more