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    THE RANCH Restaurant

    4.3 (4k reviews)
    Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dressy
    Outdoor seating

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    Complimentary bread with butter
    Kelly S.

    There are two entrances, one for the saloon and one for the restaurant. Enter the restaurant on the left side. When you walk in it's dimly lit and feels like expensive western decor. We've been here years ago and thought it was ok. We decided to come back because my friend got me a gift card. Overall, the service, food, and drinks were excellent. We each ordered a cocktail. They were pretty well balanced so you didn't taste the alcohol much. We ordered two appetizers and dessert since we weren't that hungry. The beef carpaccio was delicious. It had white alba clamshell mushrooms, wild arugula, black truffle, and pecorino romano. They could have done a lighter hand on the salt. The ahi tuna was one of the specials and it sounded good with the avocado mousse and tangerine slices. It was fresh, zesty, and bright. The crème brûlée' was a nice finish for our meal. Glad we had our gift card since it cost a little over $100 including tax and tip. Would definitely come here again for special occasions.

    Chop salad
    Jennifer D.

    I flew in to the OC airport to visit family and friends. I used Yelp to find this gem. My friend and I came Here for dinner and saw that there was a country dancehall club on the other side. I didn't pack my boots , or else I'd check it out. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. Nice comfortable booths and chairs. Great full bar with pricy and less expensive options. The waiter we had was nice and knowledgeable about the food and the farm to table service. Everything we had was fresh and uniquely plated. Our meal with tip was just under $300 but well worth it for the ambience and fresh food . This place would be perfect for special occasions , anniversary dinners or if you have the $$ any time because their menu changes often. Next time I'm in the area , I'll be back.

    Free bread, seven different kinds
    Shawna C.

    We finally made it over to The Ranch, and we left impressed!! First of all, be sure to have a chunk of cash saved and ready to go, because it is definitely pricey. We were not planning on getting cocktails but they ended up sounding so good. I got the Rhubarb Rendezvous and Steven got - I think it was called Now You See Me. Both delicious. We then opted for apps. Steven had the wedge salad and I got the corn and roasted peppers bisque. Absolutely delicious. Unfortunately my soup was on their main rotating menu that I was told changes every two to three weeks. Now you see me, now you don't I guess? The main menu changes also, but less frequently. I was very tempted to try the lamb on the short farm menu, but since I hadn't seen it on their site, I went in planning to get halibut, and I did. It was also delicious but I'm sure the lamb would have been too. Steven got the filet and what do you know? A restaurant that cooked it the way he wanted the first time. We followed our meal with their Milky Way dessert which was unique and their take on a milky way bar, and delicious. Zero complaints about our food and drinks. Service was top notch!! We were checked on constantly, our waters never made it to even half empty, and there was constant staff helping take the plates and bringing the food as well. Great experience!

    Francisco N.

    Came out tonight and booked the private room for a party of 14. Service was great and the food was great. Everyone made the experience great. Not our first rodeo. We love it here. Food drinks and great memories here thank you for the hospitality

    Pommes Frites with their Aioli sauce and Kids cheesy Cavatappi in back
    Caroline S.

    My husband and I came on a Friday night with our kids to celebrate our fifth wedding anniversary. The servers and greeting staff were very friendly and helpful! They accommodated our baby and toddler with grace and had kid friendly coloring papers with crayons. The ambience was honestly a mix of business casual and elevated family dining. It was perfect for us as it wasn't overly formal but elevated and family friendly enough for our special occasion! It's an interesting mix though because the restaurant is next to or attached to a saloon so you do see many guests dressed in cowboy/cowgirl attire (denim bottoms/tops with leather cowboy boots) as well! Finally, the food itself was quite delicious! Our toddler loved her cheesy cavatappi (which seems to be made in house fresh) and devoured most of it immediately. She also loved her chocolate sundae of course. The asparagus was seasoned and roasted well which we finished completely. The creamed spinach was honestly more like a cheesy cream spinach since there was a thick layer of cheese laid on top. Needless to say, it was very good too. The pommes frites (fancy for French fries), were very crispy and the accompanying sauce, which tasted like a horseradish aioli, was perfect. The steak was done medium rare and was also very delicious per hubby. It was crispy on the edges and tender and juicy towards the inside. Desserts were the star of the show after we had finished our main meals. I got a hazelnut crunch bar (hazelnut chocolate mousse topped with caramelized hazelnuts, whipped cream, chocolate balls, caramel sauce and a side of vanilla ice cream) and my husband got the Milky Way bar (chocolate mousse bar with pieces of caramel and nougat ~ chef's version of a deconstructed Milky Way Bar). Both desserts were absolutely scrumptious and also beautiful in presentation as seen in the photos above. The hazelnut chocolate mousse was creamy and absolutely lovely paired with a hazelnut cookie base. Overall I'd give this place 4.5 stars and highly recommend as a place for elevated family dinners or simply a place to celebrate something special.

    Amy L.

    The best thing about this place isn't even the food but the amazing service you will receive! I came here with my fiancé for our 5th year anniversary dinner (which I made the resy the night prior) and it did not disappoint! Our server was so good at his job that I didn't even realize he slid my drink in front of me without me noticing. He was super attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. In terms of the food it's pretty on par with nice steakhouses. We ordered the lobster Mac n cheese, mushrooms, BLT salad, French onion soup, and the NY prime rib steak. They also have complimentary bread with multiple different flavors - the jalapeño cheese one was the best. Everything was very tasty. The French onion soup was decent at first but became quite potent after a while and became harder to finish since it was such a strong flavor. The steak was cooked perfectly and they even confirmed the color of the inside with us! At the end they had surprised us with a sweet treat on the house to celebrate our anniversary! Such a pleasant surprise which made the experience that much better. Another random bonus of dining here - if you show your receipt at the front door, you can enter their saloon for free. It seemed to be a nice fun line dancing situation if you were up for it. Overall prices for dinner was quite high but pretty worth it if you care a lot about the experience itself.

    We just wanted to have a fun line dance.
    Doris C.

    We were invited by a friend to check out The Ranch, and my daughter and I decided to try the club/saloon side on a Thursday night for line dancing. We are both beginners and just wanted to experience the place and have some fun. There is an entrance fee, and you need to show your ID. They stamp your hand. The club opened at 6:00 p.m., and we were impressed with the setup. They have reserved booths, tables, 2 bars, and waitresses walking around taking orders. They also have self-serve pitchers of ice water, which was a nice touch. At 6:00 p.m., an instructor came on stage and taught a beginner line dance. My daughter and I joined in, even though it was her first time. We definitely didn't get all the steps right, but we had fun trying! Around 8:00 p.m., she taught another line dance, so of course we went back out there and tried again. Her instructions were easy to follow, which made it enjoyable for beginners like us. Later, the DJ played music for two-stepping and line dancing and made announcements for birthdays and other celebrations. The people were friendly, the place felt safe and clean, and everyone seemed to be there just to dance and have a good time. Overall, we had a great experience at The Ranch. It was fun trying something new with my daughter, and we will definitely be back!

    Allison M.

    We came for our anniversary and The Ranch did not disappoint. Our waiter was very attentive and helped us make good food choices. I got the New York strip with truffle and the fiancé got the halibut. He also got the snow crab claws. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend the truffle with the steak despite it being $40 extra. It's a game changer. We also got a trio of sorbet (coconut, strawberry, and mango). The restaurant also gave us a vanilla creme brûlée to celebrate our anniversary! The ambiance is very private, dark, moody and romantic. Highly recommend for date nights! Will be coming back

    58oz Cowboy Ribeye - cooked poorly
    Garchos M.

    Disappointing meal for the price. Ok so to start, we have a reservation and show up at 7 (our reservation time). Hostess says take a seat and we'll get to you. We end up having to wait 20 min to get seated. Crazy when it was just a reservation for 2. They didn't offer anything like a complimentary drink to make it better. Next, to the meal. We ordered the 58oz Cowboy Ribeye. I honestly think I could have made a better steak at home. Absolutely no crust in the outside. Not that well seasoned. The meat was good quality but they butchered the execution. Insane a steakhouse could make such a bad steak honestly. Not worth the price. Okay and then there were the sides. The lobster Mac n Cheese was the only reason this wasn't a 1 star meal. That was honestly fantastic. I am a fair critic. Credit where credit is due. If I ever returned, it would be for the lobster mac. But I wouldn't order anything else. The potatoes were pretty good too but nothing crazy. All in all, I will be spending my money at Brea Chop House instead. Way better steak

    Deviled Eggs
    Winston S.

    Since my first visit in n 2018, I have returned 5 times, and each visit has been a 5 star experience. Last night, Mercy and I celebrated her birthday. Joseph was our server and was professional and smooth. Our dishes were plated nicely and tasted amazingly. The only minor thing was the hot water refills not being as on the ball.

    Garrett O.

    5 stars for the service alone. Brian was fantastic from start to finish. Extremely attentive, always checking in, and I never had to ask for a refill once. His level of customer service is what I've always appreciated about The Ranch ever since Rito moved on. The service here has consistently been top notch and has never let us down. This visit, the food fell a little short of the usual standard. The fries weren't very crispy, although the sides were still delicious. My Delmonico, which is normally super juicy and tender, came out closer to medium instead of medium rare and was also a touch cold. That said, The Ranch is still one of my favorite spots in OC. If the kitchen can consistently match the high standards and execution that the servers provide, this place will easily stay at the top as one of the best steakhouse experiences in Orange County.

    Lisa G.

    This restaurant was super delicious. The food was amazing, and I would definitely go back. I ordered the New York strip steak, and it had a really good sauce. I am just waiting to have it again, and we also got mac and cheese. The complimentary bread was super good. It was really cool to try many different kinds of bread in one, and the drinks were also amazing. I really liked how they had a farm menu where they cook the foods from a local farm.

    Karen T.

    We stumbled across The RANCH after our terrible experience at Flemings to celebrate my partner's birthday. We did not have reservations and just walked in, but the service was so friendly and inviting from the moment we walked in. Our server Samuel was fantastic, he paced our meal so perfectly, gave us good recommendations, and went out the way to engage in a conversation with us despite almost being closing time. They have an extensive wine list and different cocktails. They do have mocktails- so definitely ask your server! They give the best bread, bundled with a variety of flavors to taste from. We got their beef carpaccio, which had such a strong truffle flavor to it! The caesar salad was perfectly dressed and cheesy, and was a perfect complement with the french onion soup. I never tried french onion soup before, but the Ranch has def set my standards! It had so much depth of flavors, perfectly caramelized, you can taste the subtle alcohol in it as well. We got the NY strip to share, and they even offered to precut the steak for you into different plates. The steak was perfectly cooked and I loved the sides and sauce that come with it. For dessert, we opted for the ice cream, which we were told they have their own pastry chef who curates their menu for them. For our celebration, we were surprised with a creme brulee- which was top tier. I do believe you get a discount at their saloon for spending a certain amount dining in! I can't express how much I loved this place! Highly recc for any date night, celebration, or if you just want a solid steak :)

    Almost finished lobster mac n cheese, fries and beef short ribs in the back

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    Is prime rib on the daily dinner menu? I don't see it listed on their website menu.

    Yes. On the "seasonal menu" but every day

    Can a party of 14 be accommodated?

    Absolutely, we took a party of 20 there for Christmas and they did a fine job.

    Do you Take reservations?

    Yes they do! You can make reservations on their website.

    Do we need a reservation or can we walk in?

    Hi, I believe you can walk in, but would recommend reservations, especially during peak times. Here is their number to call (714) 817-4200. Have a great time.

    If we want to walk in to the bar area and order your burger can we do that?

    Yes. There are two entrances and you can get both menus on the dance hall/bar side. It is such a… 

    Do you have an option for regular Mac n cheese?

    Yes just ask the server

    Can you mix and match the sides that come with the steaks or are you stuck with the menu options only?

    Hi Jessica, you are free to mix and match sides.

    Do you guys going to have a Valentine's dinner?

    Hi Francisco, yes we will be hosting a Valentine's dinner this year. For future reference all events in the restaurant are posted under Events on our website: https://www.theranch.com/restaurant/events/index.aspx

    Is this place expensive to eat at?

    Yes ! Don't go if you are on a budget . To have a good time you have to spend at least 150$ a person

    Is there a happy hour? If so, what's days and times? Also, is there a way to view the happy hour menu before going?

    Yes Monday- Friday 4pm to 6pm

    Do you still serve popovers? Is it still available on the menu?

    No i don't think so, didn't see it on mute menu.

    Is there a childrens menu?

    Hi Marsha, Thank you for your inquiry and consideration of THE RANCH!… 

    Is Apple Pay accepted?

    I don't think so

    How can we dress?

    Business casual

    Are dogs allowed on the outside seating area?

    There's no outside sitting area.

    Are any of your cuts of meat kosher or halal? Thank u!

    Sorry it's not available

    Is there a Happy Hour in the Saloon or the bar at the restaurant ? If so, what are the hours and /or the specials?

    Hi Holly, Thank you for your inquiry and your consideration of THE RANCH!… 

    Do they offer a catering menu for private event?

    Call 714-817-4207. Ask for Alyson Carpenter.

    Are masks or vaccination cards required?

    Is this restaurant kid friendly? We'd love to go but I can't leave my toddler home. He's very chill but toddlers are unpredictable, so if people don't take their littles here we probably need a few more years lol.

    We took my 3 yo for Mother's Day lunch. Staff was great and the lil one loved the food. He was well behaved ( which isn't always the case) so dining was delightful. We stayed a long while and their was no pressure to leave.

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    This place has the old school vibe. Low lighting inside with candles on the table and old pictures…read moreof people hanging out and just relaxing with good food and drinks.. We had a Friday Night Reservation, but arrived an hour early and they did a great job getting us a table.. The Staff from when we walked in the door were "Super Friendly" and that was cool.. We ordered an ice tea and a peach whisky drink.. The whisky drink was actually quite tasty.. For Dinner we had The Hanger Steak Dinner Special ($50) Which was a hanger steak with chimichurri, asparagus, garlic risotto. We also ordered the Barbecue Glazed Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf, Roasted Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes, and a Cheese Toast.. ($25) When they both arrived one plate hat more food for half the price.. The hanger steak was cooked to order (medium rare) and was tender. However it was very underwhelming in flavor even with the chimichurri on it. Especially for it being $50.. The risotto was the best thing on the plate as it was packed with flavor. That shouldn't have been the star on the plate. I tasted the meatloaf and it was so much better.. The meatloaf was awesome and the sides were great all together.. I was so jealous, as I am a huge steak person and was more impressed with the meatloaf.. The server was awesome and very attentive. We stayed at the hotel behind the restaurant and thought this place would be good since it was close by.. I am not sure when we stay in the area again if we will be back..

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