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Rancho Nicasio

3.5 (359 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Live music
Good for dancing

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3 item BBQ plate on a Sunday show day
Nicole B.

Review is for a show we went to on a Sunday, which included the chance to buy some bbq. Venue was so pretty. Small and intimate with plenty of seating. Sound quality was great for an outdoor venue. BBQ was generous and not bad for a steam table situation. The hubby and I split a 3 item plate with pulled pork, ribs and brisket which included beans, coleslaw, corn bread and watermelon. We could barely finish it. Staff was friendly and helpful. There were several bars open so lines would be two people max at any given time. Would definitely go again for a show.

The Sun Kings Acoustic Duo were great!
Chet D.

Had a wonderful evening recently at Rancho Nicasio for a concert on the lawn. We had purchased tickets in advance and showed up just minutes before show time. We were able to get 2 seats at a table not far from the outdoor stage where the Sun Kings Acoustic Duo performed. These two artists played and sang as if Paul McCartney and John Lennon were right in front of us. It was a wonderful evening with really great music. We could have ordered dinner and arrived early but this time we just had beverages (and a desert). I ordered their house Sangri and my wife enjoyed a glass of wine. And we shared the Churro with ice cream. We had such a good time, when we got home we purchased tickets for another concert later this summer - and we plan on going early and having their BBQ Dinner.

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Greg O.

A couple of us found the Rancho Nicasio restaurant on our way home and stopped in. It looks like it has been around for a long time and it has a lot of fun summer activities planned. There is a large dining area as well as a large bar. A lot of wood and a comfortable atmosphere. I ordered the chicken fried steak and eggs over easy and a coffee. Others in the group ordered fish and chips and fried chicken sandwiches. The fried chicken sandwich was okay, the bread had no flavor. The fish and chips were good and crisp with good flavor. The chicken fried steak was okay, not the best of flavor and a little chewy. The eggs and potatoes were very good. Unfortunately my coffee was barely warm. The staff were very friendly and the service was good. It looks like they have a lot of activities planned for the summer and we will be back to check out their BBQ's and music. Nicasio is a quaint little town.

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Lucio L.

On a road trip, tripped on this place. Score a great place for a quick stop or hanging out to take in the picturesque setting. The Pups enjoyed the new smells. The selection of food has something for almost everyone. Would be nice to have water bowls for pups and a simple food item. We started with BAKED GARLIC ASIAGO OYSTERS half dozen $20. KALE SALAD $14. peanut cilantro dressing, red cabbage, carrots, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries: ADULT GRILLED CHEESE 18 Nicasio Valley Tomino cheese, apple chutney, tomatoes, caramelized onions All three were very Tasty.

The Tommy Castro concert yesterday was good as usual but not everyone cared for the new 'dancing area' separating the rows of chairs that really was more of a pit or standing area than anything else... Sure hope that is isn't permanent!

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tim d.

Found this place after a hike at devils gulch. If you enjoy a small town feel, this place is it. Situated next to a baseball field, apparently this place comes to life with music events and bbq. Definitely a lot of entertainment for a place seeming to be hidden. I got the fish and chips, the fish was very good, the chips were steak fries, which are my fav. The service was very good. We ended up at the bar in the front of the rest-truant and caught a little bit of a band . Definitely nice vibes and would definitely return.

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Marina ..

Food and service were great! Loved this little gem of a place. It's big inside with tons of rooms and a nice looking outdoor area. Looking forward to coming back soon!

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Had a great time, music was great, BBQ was good, people were friendly. We had a very nice day.

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Nice people snd poor BBQ-dried out tasteless., quite a retro scene but friendly. Should book good me careful and not cheap.

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My sister, brother-in-law and I were there for lunch today. I had their Rancho Burger. It was delicious. The service was also very good.

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$10 for a beer is unacceptable anywhere. And i had to go up and get it, It's not even a pint!

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