Apparently under new ownership/management... with a new menu in place. The old, currently posted menu will be updated/posted once new owners have full, online access... so be patient, for now. Look for a future name change, as well. Big changes underway at this facility. Posted 4/1/2026. NOT an April fool trick. Real info provided to me by new owner when I submitted a menu question a few days ago. ANYTHING will be better than what was there. Our last two meals, under the old management were just horrible. Let's hope new management is vastly improved! read more

I really wanted to love the chicken ranch. Seems like it's a local hangout and others are treated bad. Was hoping it would be more welcoming. read more

Terrible food and service! Chicken sandwich was burnt and dry! Service was horrible.

It's usually fun to try new places. This is a place that I never would've gone to unless somebody personally recommended it to me. I guess I'm getting a little snobby. When I saw 2 1/2 stars, I was more than a little turned off, but I was feeling adventurous today. I'm glad I tried this place because it's nicer than I expected. It's several steps up from being a dive bar. After a few minutes standing at the front, I decided to ignore the "please wait to be seated" sign since it was apparent that there was no host this coming... The fish was very good and all-you-can-eat for $14.99 is a terrific price these days. It would be nice if the fried fresh was a little crispier, but it was tasty. The tartar sauce was a little sweet, but good. My only complaint with this place is that they have an outdoor covered patio where the smokers congregate. The door is open frequently and there's a blast of smoke entering the restaurant. If that's not an issue, give this place a try! read more

The Chicken Ranch - All-you-can-eat for $14.99! - American Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

What you see is NOT whet you get. Menu posted is nothing like what we saw. There is NO FRIED CHICKEN and the other options slim. I was charged $5.95 for a draft Michelob ULTRA. Old fashioned was $7.00. Beer was not cold. Other was not tasty. Fish and chips were mushy and the coleslaw was hot. Chicken sandwich was not even as good as something from a fast food place. Bill was over $50.00 without tip. Sweet server and decent music. Stay away. read more

The food is great! Great place to relax and unwind, very casual and comfortable. Nice place to meet up with friends.

Got there and there was basically no one in there, sat outside and the waitress did ok at first. The menu was very small and definitely not at all what was shown online! Waited over 45 min for a French dip and a salad, once she saw my husband come in wondering where our food was all of a sudden she was ready to come out with my salad but still no French dip. By this time we had come in to pay for our drinks and appetizer because we were done! We canceled our order and left. Not impressed! Will not be back. read more

Good local place. If you like live music , meet with friends, and get few drinks with some food, this place is good You can even see Frank Sinatra or Neal Diamond occasionally Bartenders - hit or miss, few of them pretty good but some do not even care if you exist. read more

My experience on Sunday 08 03 2025. Sorry sir, no outside food or drinks. Wanted to add my own sealed mixer. Then someone brings cake. Then, someone brings in pizza. Asked to speak to the manager. He says against health code to bring in...food or drinks. But not cake? Not pizza? If it is a health code violation? His words! Maybe it is just his friends!!! I wanted to use a sealed mixer, I know there are laws and health codes, and even bar rules. But it goes to everyone! No, just friends! Owner of this bar if you'd want to reach out tag me. I also asked for your name! The manager would not give it. If it's policy, it applies to everyone and employees. Same as if it was a health code or a law. There is no law or health code about a sealed container. Cake and pizza IDK!!! If anyone i know is acquainted with this bar owner, let me know. read more

The Chicken Ranch - Arizona laws regarding bringing sealed beverages into a bar. - American Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

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New management, new menu! Fun bands Tuesdays through Saturdays, 5-8p. Come on down!!!

Walked in at 6:50 was told their kitchen was closed, all tables had the chairs on them. Says they close at 8:00 pm. First and last time we will be there. Horrible place no wonder nobody was there. read more

I used to go there often to play free poker. The food was so so. Some things better than others. I'd give it another shot. Adrian the owner is a nice guy. read more

Pretty big steakhouse atmosphere with live music. Some country music and 60s and 70s music. Some people had fun dancing front of the stage. Pretty loud live music and not recommended for intimate dates. We got ribs, porkchop, chicken fried steak, and French dip. Side salad, onion rings, and Porkchop was good. Rib and chicken fried steak was ok. Side veggies had pretty strong garlic flavor. French dip came with very soggy buns and very dry chewy meat (do not recommend). Our server was very fast and not a great service. Handicap parking is very far from the entrance. read more

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Our grandson was craving chicken so we decided to eat at this restaurant. He ordered a huge fried chicken sandwich - and said it was really good! The rest of us ordered all different things, French dip, patty melt and a large hamburger Wagyu meat. All of the meals were delicious. Amber, our server was helpful and very, very friendly. Would absolutely recommend this restaurant and you can watch the game at the same time! read more

went to chicken ranch for karaoke on Monday night, karaoke host is great order two margaritas they came. They did not have any alcohol taste to them so they came out with two shots of tequila and we put them into the drinks. at the end of the night when we get our bill they've charged us roughly $16 for two drinks, which was no problem. And nine dollars plus for the two shots which meant that our two drinks came to $27. We had another drink that was ordered and it was with the extra shot, it was 9.00 something so we question why the other drinks couldn't be adjusted? pretty much got a cold shoulder saying that's what it is, that was from the bartender, if this is the kind of service that they think they want to try and delve out custOmer's I can see why that place is empty and lifeless. Good chance we won't come back..... possibly if they reach out with an apology, but I don't think that'll happen. Shame good foundation poor employee. Attitude and management. read more

I saw all the bad Yelp reviews ( yikes). & we still went. We tried to get a reservation online.. but everything was always booked? We came mainly because our young son was going to debut his guitar skills for his "summer band". I called weeks ago and tried to reserve but was told again everything was booked so it was "first come first serve by a kind man". We showed up & you can tell they were under staffed. The hostess was cleaning tables so it took a good while but she sat us close to the stage. Tables are sticky. We ordered the chicken plate & that came out bloody...The hamburger was way overcooked, the Cuban sandwich as my son tells me (who eats everything)... "there's just something wrong with it" he stated it tastes old. The veggie's on the chicken plate was mushy and soupy like it's been sitting in water all day. I ask for a Bloody Mary it was ok (5 out of 10) but it definitely had alcohol in it (ty) . I thought it was only fair to order another drink so the waitress could make a good tip but that drink took 30 mins to come to me & I declined it because I needed to drive home. The atmosphere is " lively". Definitely more of a bar crowd. I would not go here for the food. I could swear I saw my waitress cooking in the kitchen... maybe that's why my drink came so late. No water was offered. Waitress was carrying several table drinks on a single platter and sat the platter on a customers table and left? ( there were about 9-12 drinks for other tables on that platter) She ran back to the kitchen to go get something... so I'm looking at my drink sit on another customers table ( um no.. I don't want that now) ... While I was listening to the bands play my food came and was shoved towards me ( no excuse me or pardon me...plate coming HOT! )... I could hear staff chatting about being overworked and they "better be tipped out well tonight" because they were all doing other jobs ( bussing & cleaning etc.) it was a HOT MESS! . I'm not exactly sure how this place maintains.. but hey diff strokes etc. The ambiance is that of a dive bar. The kids had a decent "first band experience " So a definite thank you for that. Um... I'm still in disbelief of what I experienced... The bar was crowded so absolutely... they have regulars... I'm still not sure why this generation screams and yells when singers and music is so bad... I don't get it. If it's bad say it's bad so they can learn... not everyone can sing... or play ( because they don't practice)... karaoke is one thing ... you applaud because it takes guts to get up there... But for the love of all that is holy tell people when they are not good at something... it builds character.. I do appreciate the venue giving kids a place to try out life bravo. read more

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This was our first visit to the Chicken Ranch. Safety issues: The parking lot is dark and not well kept. The waiter brought us to a booth and a large piece of the booth facia was falling off. He tapped the facia piece of the booth back onto the front of the booth. However it fell again while we were getting up. Luckily my wife didn't trip. Food: The menu showed the special was the ribeye for $15.99. We ordered the ribeye and chef salad. The ribeye flavor was good but very fatty. The chef salad was very basic and small for the price. Overall cost: Overpriced The ribeye Thursday special on the menu read $15.99. We were charged $19.75 per ribeye dinner. Overcharged $3.76 per dinner (x2). The waiter gave a $3 credit on the final bill. When I brought it to his attention that he missed the credit for the second ribeye he said he would refund us $3 from his pocket. I was not going to have the waiter refund us from his pocket! Lesson learned. Sorry, I do not recommend this restaurant! One star is for the flavor of the ribeye. read more

My mom's neighbor is 90 and isn't allowed to drive. I tell him they should have taken it away many years prior. Hee hee I took him to The Chicken Ranch per his request. It is a cute little hidden place off of Grand Ave in a location that never seemed to do good with other businesses in the past. He said they had been here a while so I thought that was pretty cool. Walking up they have signs showing they offer a happy hour. They also have posted there is a 3% service charge if you use a credit card so if you plan on visiting bring cash if that concerns you. Walking in there was a sign to seat yourself. There was karaoke going on. People were really good! I never seen karaoke being done live before. Most everyone there were retirement age.. Very busy. Service was really good. I had a salad with my own dressing. No meat. My buddy had a Philly cheese steak sandwich with some fries. He has had the melts, pork chops, fried chicken, and a few other items he has enjoyed in the past. If I could have anything I would get a fried boneless chicken basket with onion rings! Mmmm They have big selection of breakfast and brunch items. Later in thr day they also offer fried chicken and fish baskets, melts, beef sandwiches and brisket, meatloaf. They offer wine by the glass, beer on tap and by bottle. For him it would be a 4 star to me its 3 stars not being bad at all. So 3.5. Everyone there was enjoying themselves and their meals and drinks. read more

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We have been to this place 3 times. First time was ok, nothing spectacular. Au ju for french dip was extra salty, asked for replacement and was told it's all the same, our SIL ordered hash browns and they didn't have any. No owner or manager available to speak to. The second time, we were told that the cook called in so they couldn't do food but the bar was open. At 10 am? I don't think so. Today we went in and were told they had a new cook but he doesn't know how to make breakfast, so we left. How does this place stay open? If you can't manage the restaurant side of it then quit advertising you're a restaurant and just be a local dive bar. read more

This place looked shady from time you park but the menu sounded good so we tried it. The special of chicken fried rib eye sounded good. It was gross. I fried piece of fat. My wife had the meatloaf and wouldn't even eat it. The drunk guy at the bar came up to our table and wanted to buy my wife a drink. The real waitress. The cook came out and took our order. What a dump of a place. read more

We went there for the 1st time in 8 years didn't care for it then did not care for it tonight 1. Was not told there was 3% charge for using CC usage until after the fact.I did not use a credit card it was a debit card that comes out checking.so should of never been a 3%charge 2. Was told we would get a 10% military discount .. Did not get it. 3.had two different receipts for same food but different cost. Yes asked why didn't get a good answer. It was there system issue. 4. The chef salad was bad, lettuce was wilted and some had brown spots on it. The service was good, but with everything else that happened not good enough to go back. All I can say is if you do go watch your bill. read more

A new place for us because our favorite karaoke hosts are here, Rick & Michelle. I had the meatloaf and while it's a little different than what I'm used to it is very good. The gravy is homemade with great flavor. My better half had the ribs and she said they were very very good. The mashed potatoes are good and we had the chicken and rice soup as well, which is good. A nice little place for great comfort food and great karaoke. read more

Food is mediocre at best. Burger was so greasy and fries were crinkle fries straight from freezer to fryer without seasoning. Soda was priced at $4.15! Very unimpressed. Waitress had to correct bills 4x. Open line for tipping while 18% gratuity had been added but was never mentioned. Would not recommend!!! read more

Bad bar food. Never enough waiters. I've gone several times for dancing on their overcrowded, small floor. Had dinner, Bad idea. Last I heard they were charging a cover charge along with the two drink minimum. Haven't been in six months. Don't plan on going back. read more

I had fried chicken was awesome. There was a band on Friday. Music was oldies. 60 s so much fun. We love going there. read more

The Chicken Ranch - A group of people enjoying the mood and great food and drinks - American Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

Oh man. This place definitely wins points for the live music almost every evening, the numerous daily specials, and the big dance floor but it definitely isn't winning any for the food! The meatloaf sandwich was like dog food on a bun. The rib eye was paper thin and the macaroni salad was straight out of a grocery store plastic tub. The homemade mashed potatoes with the country gravy were awesome, though! We loved our bartender and the vibe of the place. It's huge, with booths and tables for families and also a big bar area. It's a great place to chill, listen to the music, shake your booty on the dance floor and have a drink. You won't find many dance floors in Surprise! Just don't come expecting a gourmet meal if you know what I'm sayin. read more

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This is just bad. Beer taps unavailable, 45 minutes to wait for chicken strips with fries that taste like fish that used the same old oil. They tried to be a football bar, half the TVs are on delay so you'll hear yelling at random times, and don't play many of the games. Service is non existent. You'll wind up flagging them down or going to the bar for your own drinks. It's a dive bar that takes dive to a new extreme. Take a hard pass on this one. read more

When my party of 6 to the restaurant things started out well. Everyone got their drinks with refill pitchers provided as well as an appetizer. Last two of our party arrived and things went downhill. We couldn't find our waitress to order our food, get refills, get our checks. Plus the fact that one of our dinners didn't come out until everyone else was almost finished eating. As far as the food: Chicken fried steak was tasty but the piece was as thin as cardboard and small as a sm grapefruit. Ribeye was served well done when ordered medium. Chicken strips were over cooked. Ribs were good. They had a good showing of Eagle fans and the guy singing, Harley Davidson, was good but a little loud. I think the biggest turn off was the service. The food was decent enough to enjoy if we would have had good service to go along with it. read more

I always enjoy the chicken ranch and this was no exception. We went on a night when reservations were required. There was a cover charge, which we knew about and we found out upon arriving that there was a set menu. Every item was 18.99. I like the chicken ranch regular menu, and this was very different. It seemed to be trying to go very upscale. I ordered beef tips that came with mashed potatoes. The beef tips were served I believe in the Flanken manner where you get a lot of bone and very little meat They were cold. The mashed potatoes were lumpy and cold, and the carrots were hard. I don't know anyone else at the table who had a enjoyable time with their meal , everything was cold with the exception of the pork chop. That being said, the service was amazing. Our waitress was absolutely on point and as sweet as can be. The entertainment was great well worth the admission price. In my opinion, they should've combined the 18.99 menu cost with the six dollar entry fee and just served us the regular menu. The atmosphere was fun. The decor is the chicken ranch and we like it how it is. read more

The Chicken Ranch - Flanken cut short ribs. - American Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

Live music is good. Service is horrible. Young server with long hair not attentive. Never asked if everything was okay nor refilled our drinks. Had to get the hostess that walked by to get a refill Ordered the fried chicken special and it was raw. Told the hostess about my food and she had to take care of it and not our server. We went there another time and that same server stood in the kitchen the entire time never came and asked if we needed anything then I saw her handling food without gloves on. read more

House wine is literally undrinkable. No name, just private selection. Shame on me, this is definitely not a wine bar. Why does the guy at the bar have a real crystal wine glass and I have the boxed wine, with the thick stubby wine glass? I should have ordered a cocktail instead. My husband had the fried chicken basket. Really decent sized pieces, 2 legs and a thigh. He ordered the best thing on the menu I believe. I had the grilled ham and cheese. Why three pieces of bread? To build up the sandwich with unmelted piece of cheese and some budig style ham. I had the French fries, asked for well done and they were not raw, but certainly not well done. If you want a grilled sandwich, go to Denny's. read more

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Nice clean location. Came in early afternoon to give it a try. Bar area is nice and the bartender is friendly. Ordered a cubano sandwich with house salad side. The sandwich was pretty good but a little small for my expectations. However, this is the first time I've had a "cubano" with bacon. And also a first time for a cubano on an "Italian roll". Like I said. It was pretty good. Just a little different. The house salad looked really good but there was some lettuce that was a little wilted and the ranch dressing was fairly bland. First impression is pretty good. A little loud for a mid weekday afternoon. And a little pricy for the portion sizes served. I'll be back. Their specialty, according to the bartender is the fish fry and... the fried chicken. Looks like they have plenty of breakfast options as well. read more

The Chicken Ranch - Outside - American Near Me - Surprise, Arizona

Just got served by an extremely rude waiter that told me that I should learn how to tip! Chelsea was her name, must be new, never seen her before! read more

We showed up around 2:00 p.m. for lunch. It took nearly an hour to get our food after it was ordered. It should not take nearly an hour to make sandwiches and fries. Not everything came out at once and the food was lukewarm. The waitress said it was because the cook that was meant to show up at 2:00 did not show up and the cook who had to stay late to cover for the absent cook was having a temper tantrum. Of course, that doesn't account for the fact that the server, while nice, did not come to check on us, offer drink refills, or that when she finally delivered my plate she placed it at the empty space beside me instead of in front of me. The food tasted ok except for the fact that it wasn't hot. They're also charging a surcharge for using a credit card. As far as I'm concerned, that should be a cost of doing business. read more

I recently visited this restaurant and had an incredibly disappointing experience. The service was absolutely terrible; the bar waitress was inattentive and seemed disinterested in providing any level of customer care. Maybe because she was having to come out from behind the bar to help us. To make matters worse, she brought out the food I noticed her thumb was in my small bowl of coleslaw when she sat it down, the fried chicken was way undercooked, and the brisket seemed to be a few weeks old as I had to use a knife to cut it. In this day and age when prices have gone up tremendously you would think that places would lean into their staff and provide stellar customer service as well as properly cooked meals. The only reason it is getting two stars is because while it's not my cup of tea for live music, the gentleman performing was pretty good. read more

Well, I give our waiter Adam a very high rating. The food is okay. The ambiance was not good. Someone forgot to turn.. on A/C. Place below par on cleanliness, in my opinion, along with our party of 8, who felt the same. Looks rundown. Can't see us returning read more

First visit. I've always stayed away because of all the bad reviews. I'll start with my wrap-up: it's hard to find good places with dance bands. These folks must have improved over the years and with new owners and they deserve to have a good crowd, so go. Go often. Go with friends. Here's why: First, the service was friendly, helpful, and prompt. Second, we went on a quest for good fried chicken. The 1/2 chicken dinner was good enough that we will be back. They serve dark meat and it was tender and juicy with good dredging even though just a minute overcooked. The salad, veggies (outstanding), Texas style toast, and mashed potatoes were all really quite good. The 4 pc. full dinner was $16.99, reasonable. Third, the ambiance. The place was QUIET for a Thursday night with a live band- bar maybe half full and 8 tables on the restaurant side. The band was good, for an older crowd, but not tight. Still had a few dancers. Was this experience 5 star perfect? No, but it was a very solid 4 star and we will be back. UPDATE: We did go back! This time the chicken was PERFECT. Service was great (thanks Jason, only guy waiting tables tonight. He kept up!), blues music was good. We've tried a lot of chicken around here. I think we've found our place for fried chicken. And vegetables- damn those mixed veggies are tasty! read more

Food & Drink prices are great! Music is generally good & fun! Big groups are accommodated!

I love the fried chicken here and the mashed potatoes and gravy are just like my mom used to make which is really something! Give it a try I don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

I have not had a worse meal in 20 yrs .....The only thing that was any good was the waitress and it was here 1st day and she said it was going to be last day I got the fried ribeye steak (signature dish) I'll let you decide.......by looking ....everything about this was a disaster......next asked what kind of fish ( kitchen says " white fish " ) no go for that ....my mom got a club sandwich which was served on a croissant and was soggy from the microwave and I was the only person in the restaurant and it took 40 min to get our appetizers ( I see why they don't have any lunch business.....I could say more but I won't .....when you dine anywhere if you have to wait it's should be good .....we went to Olive Garden when I left there read more

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