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    The Ranch 1849 Restaurant

    1.9 (80 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Touristy
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mocktail and beer
    Molly L.

    We went to a differently named restaurant also located at 1849, called "The Last Kind Words". The food quality was great as was the service. We booked a reservation at this restaurant on Google for 6:30 pm. When we got there and told them about the reservation, they said that they have been working with Google to take that function off and that they do not honor reservations here because they try to get whoever is in the restaurant with their food. So don't bother booking one! And they do get busy around 5-6 pm when the sun sets, so try to get here earlier rather than later. However, it did get less hectic around 630/7 pm. We ordered the pappardelle pasta with the chicken and the ribs with mashed potatoes. We also had a cocktail (blueberry lemon) and my partner had a beer. Everything we had was scrumptious. The pasta was fresh and had lots of cheese on it, though the chicken was a bit on the drier side. My partner enjoyed his ribs and ate everything. However, there were only 4 pieces of asparagus, and that could be improved. The food was overall delicious and we are just lucky they were able to take us despite the reservation issue. My mocktail was fresh and not too sweet with pieces of blueberry in it. We would recommend this place as everything was pretty great and delicious.

    Jeremy D.

    A lot better than expected. This is a review for the Dinner service. PRICES breakfast adult $21 child $10.50 lunch adult $23 child $11.50 dinner adult $29 child $14.50 This ain't your typical fancy buffet. Don't expect a wide variety. Our goal was to hit our protein and vegetable needs. -As a family of 3 with 1 teenager, we all enjoyed our steamed salmon in garlic cream sauce and fresh meat at the carving station. -The salad station was a little disappointing, seems like they could have had more variety like opening a can of corn, or some fresh cherry tomatoes or sliced cucumbers (since they obviously had these items on other dishes) -the clam chowder wasn't good very bland and watery -corn dog was surprisingly good -a soft serve ice cream would have been nice. SERVICE stood out. I ain't ever seen a server walk around ask people if they need a refill on their soda that they can themselves at the soda station. They were also very active in clearing dirty plates. Overall, a dining option in Death Valley that is not too shabby. If you're already paying $20 for a meal at other restaurants in the park, another $10 could get you more options + non-alcoholic drinks.

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    Afshin A.

    Early in the morning or ..... We were staying in Furnace Creek for a few days, and if you are familiar with the area, you know that there are few eating options. You only have two or three options, and 1849 Buffet is one of them. We had breakfast at 1849 Buffet three times during our stay. They had an extensive breakfast buffet, but the quality of the hot food was more to be desired. You see, the buffet was set up early in the morning, and if you got there late, say after 9:00 am, the items like scrambled eggs or bacon would be dry due to sitting on the hot water beneath for too long. Of the three days we were there, only on one occasion did we get there early; that was the only morning when we had a good hot meal. The cold options, such as fruits, yogurts, and coffee, were fine. The dining area is big, comfortable, clean, and enjoyable. Many interesting items are hanging on the walls, and you could spend half an hour walking around looking at them! The staff is very friendly and helpful. But remember, this is a buffet, so there is no table service. So, if you go there, make sure you get up early. Hiking around Death Valley, you'll need a belly full of good breakfast to last you all day!

    Cheer!
    Ivory B.

    Oh Man. This place could not possibly be here! The beer was the only thing I could swallow. The service is slow and the quality of food is terrible. The ambiance is cold and unbearable. I hope management will see this review and make changes to improve before this place will shut down very soon. Avoid for now is my suggestion.

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    Krajicek K.

    Tip#1: ask to look through the food first before deciding if you want to stay and eat here. Tip#2: if you decide to leave and go somewhere else, this is in the middle of nowhere. You really don't have too many choices. Another good option besides the buffet, you can buy food at the general store, such as pre-packaged sandwiches, ramen, and TV dinners. Tip#3: if you decided to stay and eat, the recipe has a section for tips when you pay. There is no table service. You even need to take your finished dishes to a destination location. Don't be shy not to tip; but if you feel generous that day, leave a couple dollars on the table. Location and convenience: 5/5 because it is within walking distance of our room. Price and food: 2/5. Dinner for adults on 1/1/2023 was $34; kids under 12 was $17. Food was edible but not very appealing. There is no table service.

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    Ellen W.

    Not much of a selection for a breakfast buffet. All the food was cold, had been sitting for awhile and wasn't tasty. The coffee was even just luke warm. The cashier was friendly.

    This says it all... a consensus * * poor raring as of March 2022 and no improvements to date (as of my review)

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