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    THE RANCH Restaurant

    4.3 (4k reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    We had a very enjoyable dinner at The Ranch. The steak was outstanding--juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The scallops were also excellent, tender and beautifully prepared. The lobster mac and cheese, mushrooms, and fish were slightly salty for our taste. The fish was nicely presented, but the texture wasn't as tender as we had hoped. Overall, the quality of the food was very good, and the steak alone is worth coming back for. The scallops were another highlight of the meal. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the service was attentive and professional throughout the evening.

    Javier R.

    Located at the bottom of the main entrance of a business building, the location really threw me off. The main lot is valet and the rest is general public. Left side is the restaurant and the right is either a bar and or a dance floor - the girls were all dressed up - once inside we had reservations, were seated and quickly our server had a colorful speech about the food..natural... home grown... ect. What i found odd was the menu - super light..super non variety... just five appetizers- five salds - and five entrees... everything was ..high on the cost - steak 60$ fish 89$ salads were in the 25 to 50$ started were in the same price range... once the food arrived, I can say that it was exquisite, colorful, tasteful and well executed. Our server was a bit over friendly...or too talkative... but we do appreciate the cheesecake- super good. On this, the atmosphere was dull - too high class wood everything decor - stale. The food was the star of the show, but in all truth a bit pricy. The service, as well as he treated us, maybe he read the room wrong. My folks were only Spanish, and continued to speak about things that we didn't really care about. He could have shortened his word track - and probably should have noticed the concern quickly, but did not. So, if you are looking for fancy , Ritz Carlton feel and interaction and like woodsy ambiance and pricy food..maybe this is your place... But if you looking for a nice place, good ambiance, look for good food and prices and possibly a bit more de tuned service where a good food menu and a good variety exists... maybe keep looking. I give them 3.75 stars

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    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.

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    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!

    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.

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    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.

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    Valerie G.

    Hands down great restaurant, great customer service. Our waiter Ian was a funny guy. Such a cool human being. Made us feel so welcome. Food and drinks were absolutely delicious! Every plate was wonderfully crafted. My friends were very impressed, and definitely pleased our stomachs. Really nice layout. Even the bar next door was really nice. I'm not really into country music, but we had fun and enjoyed every minute.

    Jacqueline G.

    The Ranch is one of our go to steak houses. We love the food & the experience. Everyone is always so welcoming and friendly. They really know how to make their customers feel special. We recently visited The Ranch for my son's high school graduation dinner. We were a party of 8 adults and 2 kids under 5. We all had a great time. Their bread and butter are always a fave of mine! How they cook their meats is always on point. Everything is fresh and from local farms. Can't complain whenever I come here. Love the low lighting as well.

    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.

    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 :)

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    Eulises D.

    Today was an amazing experience at The Ranch! We came to celebrate our engagement and wanted to try somewhere new after finding this restaurant on Yelp. From the moment we arrived, everything exceeded our expectations. The food was outstanding, the service was exceptional, and the atmosphere made our celebration even more special. We're so glad we chose The Ranch and will definitely be coming back for another special occasion. Highly recommend!

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

    Birthday dinner? Steak? The Ranch is the place to be. Husband wanted a steak dinner and chose this spot since he didn't want filet mignon and this place has several other cuts! We started our night off with some cocktails and before the meats came out we went for some wine. Drinks were very good. They also won an award for their wine last year! We started off with Escargot with some crispy toast. The buttery garlic escargot was so flavorful. We even dipped our bread into the sauce and asked for a spoon to scoop the garlic. They brought out complementary bread with different flavors. It's a wagon wheel of bread with Dark Squaw (our favorite), brioche, cranberry and walnut, multigrain, jalapeños, sweet Portuguese and sourdough with a side of rosemary butter. For our main we got 16oz prime angus New York strip and that came with a side of duck fat confit potatoes. I ordered from the farm menu of the prime rib that came with scallops potatoes. Both were delicious and huge. We couldn't finish it and had the rest to be taken as to go. Our side was Lobster Mac and Cheese and my goodness. It was so creamy and good. Stayed creamy and soft throughout our meal! You know that's some good quality Mac and cheese! Since it was my husband's bday they brought him out a crème brûlée on the house with a candle and written out on the plate "Happy birthday" very sweet. We also got their Old Fashioned Pecan Pie with vanilla bean ice cream. The crust on that pecan pie was actually very good. Very dense and thick layer of pecan on top but done very nicely. Service was great from the host to our server. Everything was wonderful and delicious!

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    Elly P.

    Splendid Food, but a Disappointing Experience ): We have frequented this restaurant many times over the years for anniversaries, work events, and celebrations, and have always enjoyed the food. Unfortunately, this most recent visit left us very disappointed. We came for a family birthday and, despite making our reservation over a month in advance, were seated in the bar area instead of the main dining room. When we politely asked if we could sit in the main dining area, we were told our attire was "inappropriate" because we were wearing open-toed shoes, even though our group was dressed in dresses and business casual attire. The explanation was confusing. When we asked about the dress code, we were shown the website guideline prohibiting "beachwear." That term is vague and open to interpretation by their Caucasian hostesses, and it was unclear how our attire--particularly our Birkenstocks--fit that description. Another aspect that stood out during our visit was that many of the guests seated in the bar or back areas appeared to be people of color, while most of the guests seated in the main dining room appeared to be Caucasian. We can't know the restaurant's true seating policies or intentions, but the overall situation left us feeling uncomfortable and concerned about whether standards were being applied consistently. The food was delicious as always, but feeling welcomed and treated equally matters just as much as the meal itself. I hope the restaurant can clarify its dress code and seating practices so that all guests feel equally comfortable and respected.

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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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