Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Ranch House

    4.4 (70 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed Closed

    The Ranch House Photos

    THE RANCH HOUSE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

    More like The Ranch House

    Recommended Reviews - The Ranch House

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Der Tag beginnt...
    Stephan K.

    Glamping! Es war nicht nicht 'nur' schön, sondern außergewöhnlich! Sei es die Anlage und die Owner samt Unterkunft. Sehr gut und ordentlich gepflegter Außenbereich ... für die paar Unterkünfte ein großes, grünes Gelände! Wir kommen gerne wieder.

    a black and white photo
    joshua w.

    In the middle of a long drive through this beautiful, sun bleached stretch of Texas, my son and I happened upon The Ranch House. Starving and with not much more than a sliver of hope to fill our bellies, we stumbled upon The Ranch House. It was an easy choice since it was the only establishment in town. I ordered the chicken fried steak with jalapeño gravy and my son had a plain burger. To our great delight, it was one of the best meals we had in Texas. The chicken fried steak was the best I've had, cooked perfectly, with a crispy coating. And the creamy, spicy gravy was the perfect pairing. My son, who is extremely picky, was delighted with his burger and couldn't stop raving about it. On top of that, the owner was extremely nice and it was the perfect place to stop and get refilled. I wish we could visit again, but as a realist, I know that it's highly unlikely. However, please stop by and enjoy it as much as we did.

    Owner Tiffany

    Great West Texas vibe to this food oasis in Sanderson. We were greeted by the owner Tiffany, who took great care of us checking on us regularly. Everything is prepared fresh, so except a ten to fifteen minute wait for the food, but it is well worth the wait. Sip on the homemade lemonade and take in the eclectic ambience of the restaurant. We were ultimately brought two of the best hamburgers we've ever had in our lives. The Ranch House is a must stop on your trip to Big Bend especially if you're entering through Marathon. We were so hungry and the food so surprisingly delicious that we forgot to take a picture until we were halfway through our meal. This is a our new go-to stop for our next trip to the Chisos Mountain region. We ordered the Brisket Cheeseburger and the Hungry Cowboy. Amazing!

    Delicious House burger with cheese and add on of two strips of bacon with chips (get the fries)

    See all

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Great lunch stop on our way from Big Bend NP to Seminole Canyon. New location near 309 W Oak Street!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 2

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Ate there with a few friends. Burgers were great. We were all repeat customers but me.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Nice place with great food. The waitress/cashier could use a refresher on customer service & friendliness. (4/25/24)

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Chicken fried bacon was off the chart! Burgers and enchilada's were all 5 stars. Service was wonderful!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Best CFS I've had in a long time! Friendly service and fun W TX vibes. Definitely worth stopping by for a bite!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Teri B.
    192
    61
    5

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Glen F.
    1
    193
    140

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brandy C.
    75
    44
    32

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of I H.
    45
    15
    2

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - The Ranch House

    Destiny’s Grill - Beef nachos

    Destiny’s Grill

    4.9(110 reviews)
    80.7 mi

    Destiny's Grill has a strong sense of place. Authentic to the neighborhood, literally. Looks like…read moreDestiny's my herself is graduating this year! We loved everything, from the service, ambiance, and food. It's truly a hidden gem.

    This one is a solid 3.8, with potential for more…read more I let Liz pick lunch in Ozona, and on a Sunday afternoon, she picked a very unassuming Destiny's Grill. Though small and quiet, this little grill puts out really good food. My daughter kept it simple with a dry cheeseburger. It comes with a side of fries that are cooked fresh, but maybe needed some time to breathe or dash a little bit of salt. The burger was cooked really well though. Noah enjoyed his carne asada tacos. Liz ordered the Potosino nachos, which were like a loaded nachos. Loaded means it came with beans, grill d tomato and jalapeno, thin slices of skirt steak, and cheese. It looked good, and I grabbed a few at the begining. I really enjoyed my Potosino plate. It was the same thing slices of skirt steak, grilled onion, jalapeno, and tomato that was on the nachos, but my plate came with Spanish and refried beans. (Same as Noah's kid taco plate). So, why the 3? It's a small place, and the dining area can be overwhelmed by a rush. Though the folks that knew were just getting food to go. There's about 7 tables/booths for 4 each, and it got crowded right after we sat down and ordered. Hey, if I can't get my coffee refilled without asking, well... Overall, I did enjoy the food. The place was clean and comfortable. It was the lack of speedy service was on no way a deal killer, but when you're on the EP to SA road trip time management can matter. Check it out if you're stopping in Ozona.

    Photos
    Destiny’s Grill
    Destiny’s Grill - Chicken fajitas plate

    Chicken fajitas plate

    Destiny’s Grill - Outside

    See all

    Outside

    Bad Rabbit Cafe - Fish and chips

    Bad Rabbit Cafe

    4.3(51 reviews)
    76.3 mi

    Foods Good, server was sweet and attentive, We love the murals on the walls, the place is nice…read more And, we don't have to cook!

    Unless there is another restaurant hidden in the dessert somewhere, this is the only place within…read moreat least 25-30 miles of civilization. And, fortunately, it's pretty good! My father and I stayed for a few days at the Terlingua Ranch Lodge (a separate review), and the restaurant was just steps away from our cabin. We ate three dinners and a breakfast here with wonderful, friendly service in a quaint atmosphere. Breakfast: Dad and I had the "Texas size" pancake. It was more "Oklahoma size," despite that the manager said it would fill the plate (see photo). Still, it was a marvelous pancake, served with whipped butter and a small (2 TB) container of real maple syrup. Dad and I each needed one more container of syrup, which would have cost 75 cents, had the manager remembered to charge us. (He mentioned that after we already paid.) I totally recommend this pancake. Dinner: The Frito Pie here is wonderful. They use a ton of Fritos, which isn't really necessary, but this was still one of the best Frito pies I've experienced. -- The burger here is also a standout. I wasn't impressed with the fries, as they weren't really crispy and had very little flavor. -- Finally, the chicken fried steak was as tough as leather. I took two bites of it, along with a couple bites of corn and potatoes and pushed it to the side to finish my beer. The server offered to take it off the bill, but I felt guilty and declined. (He gave me an employee discount instead.) Bottom line: The manager here, at the time of my visit, had been in the position for about two months. He let me know that he's switching ingredients to include tallow (instead of seed oils), real maple syrup (opposed to syrup containing high fructose syrup) and other stuff that includes avocado oils instead of cottonseed/canola. I applaud him for those efforts., and I would eat here again in a heartbeat.

    Photos
    Bad Rabbit Cafe - Bad rabbit main seating area next to the checkout counter

    Bad rabbit main seating area next to the checkout counter

    Bad Rabbit Cafe - Frito Pie. Eureka!

    Frito Pie. Eureka!

    Bad Rabbit Cafe - Pinot noir bottle

    See all

    Pinot noir bottle

    The Ranch House - newamerican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...