Let me begin with the staff. Welcoming, helpful, worked hard to make sure our experience was excellent. Ambiance: if you like rustic chic, western with a touch of modern, then you'll love this place. Food: here's where they lost a star. The food was good, really good, but the prices didn't match the quality. I had the filet, it was cooked perfectly. But almost $60 for an 8 oz filet with no sides - I felt like it was excessive. Cheyenne in Kingsburg, steak is a touch better, and the sides and bread are amazing (they're included) for the same price. Again, it's really good, just a tad spendy. read more

Food was very good. Steak was perfectly cooked and rack of lambs were good as well. However service was very subpar, Our side came out before the main entree. The Side was cold by the time entrees came. After we finished eating, it took 30 minutes to get the check. We even asked a different server to notify our waitress we would like our check. We ended up walking to the front and asking for the check instead. Food 4.5/5 Service 2.5/5 read more

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I recently dined at The Ranch and feel compelled to share my experience, as I rarely write reviews or voice complaints publicly. Upon arrival, there was no staff member to greet or guide us, which left us uncertain if they had availability. Eventually, a host--whom I assume was a staff member--assisted my wife and me in finding a table. We requested our previous server, but he was not available that day, which we sadly accepted. To start service during our visit was notably slow. While I recognize there was only one bartender on duty, our appetizers (or "tapas") arrived before our drinks, which had yet to be served. Our server, Dakota, took our order but was not seen again at our table; instead, she appeared to be engaged in conversations with other staff members. Another employee delivered our food, and was very kind . He labeled everything he set down and loved the fact he had gloves on. Nice touch Halfway through our meal, there was no follow-up until she came back asking if we needed boxes--at which point we felt somewhat rushed. This was not the quality of service I have come to expect from previous visits that the tall gentleman with glasses who served us on prior occasions provided . I hope our next visit will reflect the higher standards we have experienced with said server. read more

Went for dinner with a group (7 adults) and had a great experience. Food and drinks were all amazing. Dinner portions were large, as well as appetizers. Some were easily shareable with a large group (sourdough and calamari) but the Surf and Turf poppers were 3 large pieces, so if you plan to share with a large group keep that in mind. Great drink selection with some interesting twists. The Rodeo queen was delicious. Our server John and his trainee did an incredible job recommending drinks and dishes, as well as being very friendly and welcoming. read more

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I wrote a review a few days ago My experience was very good except I didn't mention that the young woman at the desk was not in top form. We didn't have a reservation so we waited while she stared at her reservation computer not saying a word to us. I finally asked if there was anything wrong. She looked at me very surprised and said she was trying to find us a table. She could have explained that or looked up once in a while to notice I was getting irritated. She obviously has no hostess skills. We were finally seated outdoors which was good. The rest of the evening went well but the flies were pesky. Maybe they can fix that We will return because our steaks were incredible! read more

We recently dined at The Ranch in Visalia and had a mixed experience. We made a reservation and the restaurant itself is beautiful. However, when we walked in, no one acknowledged us for a while, and it wasn't clear where we were supposed to go to be seated. If you're making a reservation, I recommend specifying your seating preference ahead of time, as they have very low tables and high tops that may not be ideal for everyone. We started with the bread appetizer ($8), which was supposed to include sourdough, focaccia, and baguette. Unfortunately, we only received sourdough. It had grill marks but was cold, like it had been sitting out. It also came with what was described as whipped butter, but it was actually cold and solid. The flavor was good, but the execution missed the mark, especially since bread isn't complimentary here. We also ordered the pork belly appetizer, but it never arrived. Our server was friendly at first, but once the restaurant got busier (and what seemed like regulars came in), service became very limited and we felt a bit overlooked. For our main course, we both ordered the filet mignon, and this was definitely a highlight. The steaks were cooked perfectly to medium and seasoned well. The asparagus was also good. However, the timing of the food was off. Our steaks were brought out well before our sides, so by the time the sides arrived, the steaks had cooled down. We ordered the baked potato (served tableside), and honestly, it was one of the most disappointing items of the night. The skin was extremely dry, the potato itself was small for $18, and the toppings were very minimal. I would definitely skip this. To their credit, they did bring out a complimentary pistachio cake as an apology for the missing pork belly, and it ended up being one of the best things we had. We also ordered the bread pudding, which was dense and good, with cranberries and nuts for a slightly different twist. Overall, the experience was inconsistent. The steak and pistachio cake were excellent, but the service, timing, and several menu items did not meet expectations. Based on other Yelp reviews, it seems like some of these issues are recurring. I'd consider giving it another try because of the steak, but I'd hope to see improvements next time. read more

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We decided to try this place on the Yelp info, and we are so happy we did. The ambiance was wonderful, the staff was friendly and the food was delicious. We had brunch. My hubby had superb Chile Verde, and I had a breakfast burrito with better steak than some other restaurants put on a plate. We will eat here again. read more

The Ranch - My burrito - Lounges Near Me - Visalia, California

Food, service and ambiance were polished and quaint. The Service, cocktails and food were excellent. I had a dirty martini with a twist, and the filet with side(scallops). My friend had a Malibu pineapple concoction(something sunset, forget name), and the bone in ribeye with side(shrimp). We both ate everything on our plate! That's always a really good thing!!! read more

The Ranch - Lounges Near Me - Visalia, California

We went for our anniversary and the food was amazing! 10/10 recommend. My husband loved his steak and mentioned it's one of the best he's ever had. The service was a little slow, but not to point where I wouldn't go again. Our drinks took awhile. We ordered two appetizers and they came out one at a time, but the time between them was a quite a bit. If they improved the service I would give it 5 stars. The ambiance of the restaurant is perfect! read more

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I had been here for dinner before and had a good experience. So, I came back and attended their brunch service with a group of 12. The waitress Katie was very attentive and provided a great suggestion when I was stuck between two options. A few of the girls ordered their mimosas, steak, and some ordered the brûléed french toast. I ordered the vaquero saddle bags, potatoes and got a strawberry mix mocktail. Both were great. Definitely check them out for yourselves and enjoy. read more

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The Ranch! Although the food is delicious their Pistachio cake is a must have! The cream combined with the cake and pistachio is definitely heaven read more

The Ranch - Pistachio cake, and above cannolis. - Lounges Near Me - Visalia, California

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came here with a group on sunday evening for a birthday celebration. everything was wonderful - the food, service and rustic wooden ambiance. for food, we shared the bread and octopus appetizers and i had the chimichurri risotto. chimichurri risotto was so good, very flavorful, especially when compared to the chicken risotto. the food took a while to get to us so we were offered complimentary bread. before bringing the cake out, the waiter did ask if we needed candles. read more

The Ranch - chimichurri risotto - Lounges Near Me - Visalia, California

We came at 5 on a Friday and had a great experience. The service was great-- very attentive. I ordered the chef's special, halibut plate, and started with a Ranch salad. Ball very good, fresh with filling portions. My husband ordered a Rib Eye, which was amazing. It melted in your mouth! Yep, took multiple bites. We shared a lobster mashed potatoes which was yummy with lots of lobster. Definitely recommend and will be coming back read more

The Ranch - Halibut Special - Lounges Near Me - Visalia, California

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We made reservations for our 19th wedding anniversary. And to say I was excited to try The Ranch was an understatement. The hostess was not very inviting which was a shame. We were seated at a little round pub table and it felt like a section for cocktail sipping before getting seated. But nope it was our table. We asked to be moved and were denied yet we weren't going to let it bother us. The couple that got seated behind us asked to be moved too and they were denied as well. They were so upset that they got up and left. Dakota was our server and she was WONDERFUL! She made great drink recommendations and very helpful and thoughtful to our dietary needs. The grilled octopus was the chef's ! We would definitely come back for that dish. The sourdough with whipped butter was nice. The butter had a subtle sweetness that surprised my palate. Entrees were expensive and highly disappointing. My husband ordered the Ahi and for $65 it was nothing more than a $18 appetizer! The drizzle of chili oil was executed with a heavy hand. It was overwhelming and not balanced at all. I ordered the salmon. It came on a bed of green beans and kale and a side piece of orange squash. The squash was inedible. It wasn't fully cooked. It was very hard and could barely cut it with a knife. The green beans and kale were nicely cooked and seasoned, but the salmon was a huge disaster. The under belly was gooey almost like a coagulated egg white and was outrageously over seasoned. I only ate half of it. It was unpalatable. My husband tried to finish the rest. We would've sent it back, but we were halfway through and felt foolish that we had already forced down the majority of the plate. For dessert, we had the pistachio cake that was nice and light and airy . Was it perfect end to the meal. It wasn't overly sweet or heavy. The cake itself was incredibly moist. The layers of cream were perfectly delicate. All in all, I had wished to give it five stars, and if my experience was solely based on our server, then we would have gladly given the coveted five stars, but unfortunately, there were many components to our experience that fell flat. I will say after we were finished with the appetizer one of the head servers moved us to a better seat! What a game changer. A suggestion for a future tasting menu is to invite those guests who've given you poor scores. Have them rate your menu. Have them provide their feedback. These guest would give you their honest opinion and not just lip service. read more

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I'd give this place 5 stars if it wasn't for the slow service & receptionist placing us outside when there were empty tables inside. Due to having a child she even said on the phone making reservations "I'll put you out of the way." We were the only ones that were sat outside 8pm this last Saturday not very happy & thought it was rude. When we walked in the receptionist asked where'd we prefer to be seated inside or out and we said inside & then proceeded to tell us there's no tables available when they're we're 3 empty ones the entire time we were there since walking in & leaving around 9:15. Very disappointing w paying $300 tip included to be treated this way is unacceptable and will ask for a manager or the owner Michelle if we decide to come back..bring a cushion if seated on cement picnic style tables not comfortable being 5months pregnant with no bottom or back support. The other tables were too high for my child to be seated next to us in a high chair. Food: Appetizer toasted sough-dough bread w butter took 25mins to arrive & goat cheese shrimp jalapeño poppers were great! Food around 45mins. Don't recommend smash potato skimpy w toppings. Everything else was tasty & cooked well. read more

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I went ahead and made a reservation for my special occasion only to receive horrible service. My food was two hours late and I wasn't even checked up on throughout the dinner. This restaurant is over priced and not worth it. read more

Can't go wrong here! Food is delicious. Atmosphere is unlike anything in the valley. The lobster is the best I had and reasonably priced! To get that quality under $100 is unbelievable. Love everything read more

Our steaks were delicious. Our wine was delicious. Our waiter John suggested enhancements and they were also delicious. John is a terrific server and was very intune with the menu. We will definitely be going again. read more

The Ranch - The food was bomb, ask for john - Lounges Near Me - Visalia, California

First, I'll start off by saying today is Ash Wednesday, so I picked the wrong day to try The Ranch; however, I ordered the cheese-filled gnocchi and it did not disappoint. Started off with pesto bread and that was amazing! My friends ordered the poppers appetizer and meat dishes which looked and smelled amazing as well. I read on different reviews that service was kind of slow and it seemed like it at times; however, food came out perfect temperature. Food portions were excellent. The decor and lighting inside was welcoming. Servers were all friendly. I will definitely return when I can eat meat again. read more

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Best steak I've had in Central Valley! So fresh and delicious. The mashed potatoes are amazing, the ambiance is beautiful, and you can even watch them prepare your food if you're lucky. Drinks were great too. Definitely coming back! People were very nice too! read more

The Ranch - Table view to kitchen - Lounges Near Me - Visalia, California

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Made reservations for a date night at the Ranch. Loved that you can request which room to be seated in . We picked the bar area, and loved that we could watch the kitchen prepare food. As soon as we stepped foot onto the property we were transported of being on a country ranch. The decor really matched the setting. This was an upscale elite ranch. Our bartender/ server was quit knowledgeable and attentive. Started off with a delicious cocktail , that was so good could have knocked my shoes off. Not sure what it was, but it was sweet, and enjoyable. I ordered the filet tip pasta, omg omg it was delicious. Homemade pasta, steak, delicious sauce, kudos to the chef on this. My husband ordered a steak that was both tender and juicy. He ordered a side of potatoes , that were delicious as well. All the meats and sides are a la carte. We ended our dinner with a slice of pistachio cake; it was so light and airy. Tasted like a dessert from heaven! Excellent service - yes Good food - yes Good drinks- yes Pricey- haha yes Wish the bread would be complimentary; it is not and costs $7. Love that Visalia has a restaurant like this! read more

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Good was tasty but our service was kinda tough. Took an hour to get a salad and our appetizer and drinks were forgotten. Staff was all very nice but service wasn't flowing well. This was a Friday night with a reservation for 2 people for a birthday dinner. They did bring us 2 slices of cake complimentary for the mistakes so that was very nice of them. Like I said, food was good so maybe we will try them again on a slower night. read more

Food and service was good. Really pretty seating in the fire room. You can see the your food being cooked over the fire. Definitely worth a try. read more

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Best steak I have ever tried, thanks to the LEAD CHEF JC. He not only provided an amazing dinner but an amazing overall experience . Would definitely go back 10/10 . I have never experienced a birthday dinner like the one I did. The best crème brûlée ever. read more

Wow, after reading the reviews, I believe my experience was a blurb or a zombie apocalypse...granted, I may have had overly high expectations. From the point where we arrived, 7:00 reservation for two, we waited, but no one acknowledged us, so, we stood, then were directed to the host/hostess desk...so, then they located the reservation, took us to our table sans setups and seated us. Our server, though very nice, was hard to understand and seemed scared of service. Cocktails were fantastic, but we had a wait and no one checked in on us or even acknowledged us. Now, do I believe I've experienced everything that is high end in dining, no and I'm pretty easy to please, but don't ignore me. When I'm your guest/customer and have to ask you for our setups and for our candle to be lit, all others had setups and lit candles, I begin to wonder...food was fine, though my filet was medium not rare, but I didn't starve. The facility itself is beautiful and well appointed. Desert was fine, but...yeah... and if not one but at least 3x I was told when we asked for coffee after our meal that they were making americanos, I.e.,espresso w/hot water shot...huh, 25 minutes later for the first one and the second one never appeared. I must just say, I was disappointed. My food was fine, my friend's salmon was raved about...I can say I tried and I understand this is barely their one year anniversary of opening, but I have no issues with the price but I do have expectations. read more

I want to add that the menu is not online. I understand that daily specials change, but 4 of the 5 pages of the menu appears to be standard. I was told that the bar area has a different menu. Whatever the case, I don't go to restaurants as an exploration mission. I want to know the basics. The Ranch has a different business model. Restaurant economics state that there is a 42% chance that a person goes back after a perfect first time meal. 47% return after a second perfect meal. Only after three visits do the odds increase to the 70%+. I think The Ranch runs a high percentage of one-time visitors. read more

This review is possibly going to be somewhat all over the place, and that's ok. The Ranch has been teasing about opening soon for probably about a year now, but it seems like several. I understand having to deal with permit issues and not wanting to open until it's *just right* so I was elated when they announced a soft opening was happening. Reservations filled up fast, so we were a couple weeks out from the launch. Date night! The remodel is absolutely stunning. It is beautiful inside and out. Bathrooms were absolutely spotless and the only thing I have to recommend is SEAT COVERS. Please get them. We were seated for our reservation immediately and our server (I don't think we ever got his name) was fantastic. (Slightly older gentleman with buzz cut and buzzed beard to match.) he took our order and made recommendations. We started with the pork belly, and I ordered the bone in ribeye (medium rare) with bone marrow butter and my husband ordered the bone in New York strip, medium well. They don't have garnish/side so if you want anything to go with your protein, you need to order from the tapas menu. We ordered the pommes purée. Which I feel like it was instant mashed potatoes. Super watery . My husband was mostly pleased with his NY strip. It came out medium rare instead of medium well. My ribeye came out rare. And not just rare, it was completely blue. It was so cold the bone marrow butter wasn't even melting and I waited like 20 minutes to send it back. And I NEVER send food back. I've worked in food service all my life and I know better. But, I did that night. And I know they handed my steak over to chef Mike. The unrendred fat became rubber and hard and it was scalding on the edges and hot pink in the middle when they brought it back. I am reall a REALLY rooting for this place to work out their kinks. But at this point I have to say I liked the food better when it was "glicks, and butcher and baker" I cannot wait to try it again and give it more stars. read more

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I truly want The Ranch to thrive, but I can only give it three stars for now.The service was outstanding, definitely deserving of five stars; the manager even came to check on us, which was a nice touch. Their version of a Caprese salad was excellent, and my filet was cooked to perfection. However, my significant other's steak was a different story. We both waited over 65 minutes for our meals and unfortunately, both steaks came out medium rare, despite him ordering medium well. It took us bringing this to their attention before he received a properly cooked steak, which was a bit disappointing. I genuinely hope this steakhouse finds its footing because it has great potential. Time is of the essence, though, and I hope they can improve on these issues moving forward. read more

Hi we visited the Ranch today for brunch - unbelievable ! The food was beyond good . I had French toast that was so delicious , it was dipped in a custard mixture , topped with a berry compote . My husband had a Avacado flatbread with eggs , so good , and my dad had a chili Verdi dish he said was excellent ! Loved the pastry and fruit that was served in the beginning . read more

My daughter and I came here after a long day of hiking and really appreciated the customer service by multiple staff members coming by to check on us and make our dining experience fabulous. The Hearth Bread appetizer with the burrata and pesto was an amazing start to the rest of the delicious meal. Our server, Cameron, gave excellent descriptions of the menu and everything that arrived was wonderful. We were able to sit outside at the patio, in the shade, with our boxer dog at our side. Another server was very accommodating with placing a bug deterrent device tableside so that no pests would disrupt the outdoor ambiance. Food was amazing. Cameron had a great sense of humor. read more

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We came here to celebrate our anniversary. It was an ok experience. Food was alright, the setting was pretty cool although I wish we would have sat in the bar area for a better view. The wait staff was attentive and helpful and present. Overall this place is good and worth 4 stars, but at that price point it should be amazing so I'm knocking it 1 star. read more

Way to overpriced I can drive to Fresno or Clovis for better food and wine options definitely would not recommend

We had Brunch at The Ranch today. it was incredible! the food was fantastic an the service was perfect. The restaurant is beautiful!

Love the ambience and atmosphere. Definitely will be returning. Dinner was delicious cooked to perfection! Great fast and friendly service. Thank you for a memorable birthday dinner. read more

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Good food, craft drinks, and service. The restaurant is beautifully designed with a nice atmosphere all came together for a great experience

So disappointed in our dinner at The Ranch tonight. It's my birthday so I chose the spot. Started with a cocktail that was fine. Next we ordered the Cesar salad which was also just fine. Needed more dressing. We ordered the roasted veggie plate and roasted potatoes which we thought would be served with our dinner but they were served first so nothing to eat with the steak. Our dinner took forever to get. My husband's New York was awful. Full of fat and gristle. ($65) I ordered the risotto with lobster and shrimp ($60). The shrimp were fine but the tiny pieces of lobster were so over cooked it was hard to chew. My son had the wagyu and it was overcooked and tiny. We were seated next to 3 very loud ladies and the acoustics made it difficult to hear. We definitely will never go back. Oh and I forgot to mention our bill was $327.00. read more

Food was excellent! Inside is beautiful. Great place for a date night. Came with a group of six and every tapas & dish was great! The only issue is there was a very long wait between our appetizers & maid entrees. Other than that, great experience! read more

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IS IT WORTH IT? This was our first time at The Ranch. Upon arrival, we were impressed with the decor and ambiance of the restaurant. Seated promptly for our reservation. We ordered cocktails to start and sat waiting for them to arrive for about 20 minutes. Our server was apologetic and stated ' There was only 1 bartender working for the entire restaurant'. Why in the heck would you only have 1 bartender I thought. When our 2 cocktails arrived, I was quite literally flabbergasted. Where was the drink. 1 large ice cube in each. We ordered a Negroni and an old Fashioned. With the ice cube in, the drink was barely 1/4 of the cup. See pic below. My husband wasn't going to say anything but I really couldn't hold back seeing the total amount of the drink was probably 1ounce and this bartender clearly does not know how to make a drink. Our server was very kind as he looked at the glass closer and said "Yes, I did not even notice this but I agree. Let me take it back and get you all fixed up." When he returned to the table, he had the same drink in his hand and basically said... the bartender told him - that is the correct pour. What??? I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Our food arrived after a small wait and I must say the steak and lamb were cooked perfectly. Our Brussels sprouts however were too charred and did not taste great. Not sure if we will return given these circumstances. I wanted it to be so good but in my opinion The Ranch missed the mark for being exquisite. Average is just Average! There are too many choices out there to be mid. read more

The Ranch - Negroni & Old Fashioned - Lounges Near Me - Visalia, California

The Food Was Absolutely Cooked To Perfection, The customer service was on point thank you to Michael Our Server read more

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Food was amazing!! There have been mixed reviews on service and food, we personally didn't have any issues. It started raining pretty hard so the entryway was difficult to maneuver with everyone trying to stay out of the rain. We had reservations and showed up 15 minutes early with our table ready. Miguel was our waiter and he was amazing! All his suggestions were spot on and he explained everything on the menu as soon as he came to our table. Scallops were tender and flavorful and were a decent size. Only came with 3 but was more than enough for 2 to share. Octopus was also cooked to perfection. Also tender and not chewy like most places. Best part was the crispy potatoes. A little salty for my palate but still good. Ribeye with bone marrow butter was probably one of the better steaks we've had at a restaurant. Just the right amount of fat to meat and tender enough to cut with a butter knife. One thing I can appreciate is it didn't have that nasty piece of tendon that runs through most ribeyes u get at restaurants and grocery stores. Also had the Dungeness crab cake with risotto. Not really a fan of risotto but the flavors melded well and was divine! Service wasn't bad for a Saturday night without long waits between appetizers and entrees and all the staff were nice and pleasant. A bit pricey but definitely worth it for a special occasion or a long needed date night! read more