VERY BARKY BRISKET!…read more I've been coming here for years, since life has me driving up and down I-5. Brisket is the stuff of dreams--has everything I crave, a very peppery, smoky bark, and smoke ring. Meat is always juicy. Also good value for money because 4 oz brisket is just $8.95! Their chicken sandwich is also good, but chicken unlike brisket dries out quicker. So the chicken quality depends heavily on how recently it was taken out of the smoker. But overall very solid smoked-chicken sandwich. This place will have me coming back, as long as i keep driving I-5.

We travel down the I-5 often and make a pit stop at Harris BBQ each time. It's also combined with a…read moreconvenience store. We haven't gotten a full dish here, but I always order all the sides to try a little bit of everything. This includes the tri tip, brisket, mac n cheese, potato salad and the corn bread. The meat here is always good - juicy and tender. They always cut off the burnt ends. The Mac n cheese isn't the best, but I get it for the texture. Of the sides, my favorite is the potato salad. It's refreshing and has a nice flavor to it. The corn bread could be hit or miss - sometimes it's a little dry, but more recently it was pretty good. I also get a small cup of coffee for the road. The only downer is they stopped giving bbq sauce for the sides. I guess I should've asked. You also used to be able to pay for your coffee at the same register but now they make you pay for it at separate registers. Overall, I think this place is solid for a pit stop.

Whyyyy did I not take any pictures? The Harris Ranch Country Store is an absolute gem! I honestly…read morewas blown away not only by the cute old town vibes, but also by the selection. You can purchase everything from fresh cuts of meat, to baked goods, cowhides, bibles and more. There are toys, snacks, drinks, even viral online candy. They thought of something for everyone. The blueberry danish is a pure dream. Their cookies are pretty fantastic too! And I must mention the service...A+. The two employees were absolutely fantastic. They helped me pick out the best baked goods and answered questions I had about the property. Thanks for a great experience!

When I think of Harris Ranch, I think steaks. That's it. Never would I have thought their bakery…read morepumps out some delicious pastries and desserts. The bakery is part of the country store, which sells such random housewares and souvenir-type stuff. They have a chocolate truffle case on one side and the other side, the pastries and desserts. The pastries looked delicious and I got a few to try. They also have bags of day-old cookies for a good price. Eclair 4/5* I'm not a huge fan of eclairs with the soft fudge on top instead of the hardened chocolate. Taste wise though, it was a good eclair. The cream isn't overly sweet and the eclair itself was a light dough. Napoleon 5/5* If there's something Harris bakery does right, it's flaky pastries. Surprisingly, this Napoleon stayed crispy the entire drive home and survive even in the refrigerator the next day. Many others I've had usually get soggy, but these layers of puff pastry stayed crisp to the end of every last bite. The cream was fluffy and not too sweet, and paired perfectly with the ripe strawberries. Banana Cream Pie 3/5* I love anything banana and just had to get it when my eyes landed on the perfect swirl of whip cream covered in chunks of buttery crumbles, atop a neat little mini pie. However, the pie itself was too mushy. The crust was soggy, with the smoothness of the banana cream, soft banana slices, and rich whip cream, everything combined was too much mush. It was also too sweet. I did enjoy the crumble on top though. That was the only saving texture. Strawberry Cream Horn 5/5* Wow these were so unexpectedly delicious! The horn is super flaky and delicate, filled from end to end with a light strawberry cream. On top, bits of dehydrated strawberries were not only beautiful but added a nice tartness and texture, contrasting with the silky cream. This was a great upgrade on your classic cream horn. Chocolate Chip Cookies with Walnuts 3/5* Nothing special. They tasted better the longer they sat out because they were crisper. I prefer my cookies to have sea salt for that good balance of salty and sweet, but these cookies were just one noted. Next time, I have my eyes set on this towering cake they had on the counter and of course, take home some of those yummy cream horns.

Harris ranch still delivers on their farm to ranch food offerings. The 14 ounce prime rib felt like…read morefhe size of 3 filet mignons super juice and tender. Flavorful and cooked to perfection. For a restaurant not close to the ocean they got awesome clam chowder. For a bar in the middle of nowhere they got great drinks. Customer service is that old school country family vibe. Even though the founder is long gone they still keep the culture and feel still original. Will continue my tradition of coming back when I am taking an easy route and have extra time on the 5 between sf and la.

The Ranch Kitchen at Harris Ranch is a solid stop if you're traveling through the area. The food…read morewas good, the portions were satisfying, and the whole place has a laid-back ranch atmosphere that fits the location perfectly. One of the coolest parts was seeing meats being smoked outside. It adds to the experience and lets you know they're serious about their meat. If you're passing through and aren't staying at the resort, it's definitely worth pulling off the freeway for a meal. It's a nice pit stop with good food, welcoming service, and authentic ranch-style vibes.

Food is very good! Steak is great!…read moreSides solid Service gets 7 stars Carlos our waiter is simply amazing Friendly and helpful Not overbearing and didn't rush us But was very attentive to what we need!!! Live music was nice!

Food and service is always good. The Horseshoe lounge is nice as it's adults only for a relaxing…read moredinning experience. This trip we stopped in for lunch and started with a bowl of clam chowder, good flavor, nice and thick. For entrees we had fish and chips which was very good and filling along with a French dip and fries. Bread was nice and soft and the beef was cooked perfectly as well. Always a nice place to stop on the trip all the 5. Recommend

Excellent Tesla superchargers with clean and many bathroom facilities. Good place to stretch your…read morelegs a bit also and a nice shop to buy food, snacks or little gifts. Highlight was reasonably priced steaks from their cattle. They know you're driving, so they also sell/provide ice packs, so I bought a couple T-bone steaks that looked great and well marbled. They were very tender, good beef flavor and would definitely pick them up again. Highly recommend!

Amidst a sea of rows and rows of pistachio & almond trees and acres and acres of farmland and…read morecattle, a reprieve from a view of dry empty lands and a break from highway 5's endless hypnotic monotonous paved black roads with white dashed lines. Literally an oasis! It even has a Tesla charging and gas station. Finally, something to see, a small store with a Harris Ranch meat counter and baked goods, treats for the kids and a chance to stretch your legs!! Clean restrooms in a traditional tiled ceramic floors decor to pictures of one of my favorite animals, horses! Looked forward to breakfast and was pleasantly surprised a a very comprehensive menu, I'm glad we made it in time for breakfast because I really enjoyed the corned beef hash and eggs with Pico De Gallo the only way to eat it, even had more meat than potatoes, nicely seasoned. Becca over the top great service! That's everything isn't it, especially these days with higher prices, if I'm going to pay, I hope the service meets the prices. In this case very good overall service. In store and restaurant. I included both menus since they only serve breakfast until a certain time. Picked up some Harris Ranch beef jerky, BBQ sauce and hard candies imported from Germany I(I think) Next, back on 5 next stop Gilroy from what I understand the Garlic growing capital. I love garlic so we have to stop:-)

Officially our new must have roadtrip stop. The tacos de asada here are some of the best we've had,…read morewe even stopped here again when driving back. Definitely recommend!

Not a lot of options when you're driving down the 5 unless you're good with McDonalds or otherwise…read more This was a pleasant surprise as a humble restaurant attached to an ARCO. It's pretty small with maybe 10 or so seats and some little cultural decorations. The guy at the counter is nice and walks you through the what you're ordering. They have a pretty wide menu and we got the pollo supreme burrito which comes with rice, beans, onions, sour cream, and cheese. The chicken is a chipotle chicken that is tender and flavorful. They toast the tortilla which gives it some depth of flavor. We got it spicy which gives it some but not a lot of heat. Overall, a great spot to get some food on a long ride between NorCal and SoCal.

Stopped by for a happy meal and a dirty doctor pepper. The place was packed. Cars were parked on…read morethe roadway. In the drive thru, the employee at the first window didn't even say a word to us. She scanned the app and stood there. Then the next window shoved someone else's order in our hand and walked away. We asked for double apple. All we got was a kid's fry and no apples. At least the fries and nuggets were nice and hot and well salted.

Food-I don't know I have been waiting 10 minutes for a filet fish…read more Service- terrible, while I am waiting there was a man at the register who finally left because no one took his order Bathrooms are filthy. Go somewhere else

This place is amazing, second time here & will return! We stayed the night before going to Palm…read moreDesert. The bar is a great place to drink & eat dinner. The food & service is excellent in a nice atmosphere but not too loud, like some bars. I had the steak tacos which were so freaking delicious & my hubby got the filet which he loved! They have a great gift shop that also has desserts, candy & coffees to go. Across the parking lot they have an area with bbq sandwiches, definitely trying that next time... the smell is amazing

This was one of the best steaks I ever had. We came to celebrate my birthday, with reservations &…read moregot seated a full half hour after we had reservations set for. Yes, she told us it would be a minute. This almost felt....intentional? I'd hate to think that it was & racism came into play, with us being a mixed couple, but I honestly cannot think of anything else. The room went from packed to empty with more people coming in from outside & we still weren't seated. When we finally did get seated, our server, Isaiah was amazing. He answered all our questions & had great recommendations. As I've already said, this was one of the best steaks I've ever eaten. Every bite of the filet mignon was delicious & I got it with the scalloped potatoes to accompany. My boyfriend got the prime rib & loaded potato. He loved it. At the end they brought me out a piece of chocolate mousse cake which was amazing. I made my boyfriend sing happy birthday to me. This place is so completely adorable. I was obsessed with the rounded windows in the area behind my boyfriend & the brick. So. Cute. I would definitely go back here, just maybe not be as excited to do so.

Service was friendly and quick through the drive thru even though there were quite a few people…read moreinside. The restrooms were clean at this location. I ordered a western bacon cheeseburger combo with fried zucchini and the burger was put together very well. The onion rings were cooked perfectly and the sauce ratio was perfect so I didn't need to add more sauce. The fried zucchini were crispy and delicious! Don forget the ranch!

It's approximately 6:30 in the morning and have been on the road for several hours needing a potty…read morebreak and food. I'm not really a fan of Carls Jr. but wanted to give it another try. The restaurant was empty and spotless. The cashier was patient and pleasant. I placed my order: Western Bacon Burger combo. My order came out hot but poorly assembled. You figure since there weren't any other patrons the employees would have a bit more pride in their work. The bbq sauce and bacon were slapped on and the onion rings were slime. The fry's were ok. Carls is a quick stop off of Hwy 5 but I won't be visiting again.

Smelly. Please keep in mind that this place closed in 2025. It was off the I-5 on the opposite…read moreside of Harris Ranch, Now it is no more. It was good while it lasted. No more yelp reviews for this place.

It was late on a Christmas night so this beacon of light was a joy to find. Being close to closing…read moreon this holiday, we were happy with this nice find. I enjoyed the skillet means sans onions. Hot off the griddle, it was enchanted with a nice wheat toast. Just one person hosting and serving, but it worked out well. The indoor seating is plentiful for a normal busy day. This night, the six tables of customers were together in the front area. As people finished up, the server kept up on cleaning and checking people out at the register. Let's hear it for nice places open at less common times.