Four of us went here yesterday for lunch to celebrate a birthday. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server was Tyler. He was EXCELLENT. He was personable, friendly, efficient and professional. He made our lunch experience really nice. I hadn't been here in a while. Our food was so good. The ribs and the Asian chicken salad were absolutely delicious. We will definitely be going back more often. Thank you for a great meal ! read more

I took my mother to this establishment for evening rations. We were seated. We both had "wooder" to drink. Garlic Rolls were brought and were very good. My mother ordered filet steak and I ordered Tri Tip. I had French Fries and Macaroni and Cheese for sides. The Tri Tip was a non-thin piece of meat. It hit the spot as did the sides. Men's washroom was clean and had paper towels... good. I'm glad to see that the guys working at this establishment tucked their shirts in which I consider to be a professional look. I did notice that one of the employees had a Red Tag on his right back pocket. I consider the food to be so good that it is worth any diarrhea that might follow afterwards! If I was to assign a letter grade to this establishment it would get an A. read more

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Went here for a team lunch to celebrate two coworkers' birthdays, and it was my first time trying this barbecue spot. Everyone at the table was really impressed with both the portion sizes and the quality of the food. We also loved the lodge-style atmosphere and the Craftsman-inspired design details throughout the restaurant. The servers were attentive, friendly, and helped make the experience even better. The portions were so generous I couldn't even finish my meal! Definitely looking forward to the leftovers for lunch tomorrow. Overall, a great experience and a spot I'd gladly come back to. read more

We came here for lunch. We waited for about 5 minutes and got seated. It took a while to get our drink and to put in our orders. The waitress brought one of the drinks but it was a wrong one. It took 3 different waitresses to finally get a cup of ice and a few slices of lime to fix my own drink. The complimentary garlic bread was good. We ordered baby back ribs, brisket sliders, a few kids meals and an Asian salad. Overall, Their food was good but their service needs improvement. read more

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No complaints. Plenty of parking. Plenty of seating. Bar area is nice with TVs, it's the liveliest area of the dining room, but not obnoxiously loud. Nice table tops. Waitress was prompt. Her helpers were on point. We never really had to wait long for anything and they also weren't hovering or coming to our table too often. The food is decent had the sliders. That preliminary bread yummy (if you like garlic and soft warm fresh bread). Drinks are priced at a good value. About $15 on average, they could fill the glasses with a little less ice though. Should. They SHOULD fill the glasses with less ice. Nice quick pop in while we waited for our movie to start. read more

This place was extremely busy for a Friday night dinner! The parking was a little rough, but we were able to find something closer by the restaurant and we were able to get seated within 15-20 minutes. Our server immediately came by bringing us the menus and the hot and fresh and oily garlic bread rolls that are to die for! We ordered our drinks and meals pretty quick. The strawberry lemonade was perfectly sweet and tangy; although I am not a huge fan of the sugar rim. The Spicy Delight mocktail was really good, but was not as "spicy" as I was hoping for, even with the large, raw jalapeno slice WITH seeds. The salad was very fresh and the vegetables were nice and crunchy; the tomatoes were perfectly juicy and plump. My boyfriend and I are huge black pepper fans so we added tons! I am always skeptical of ranch dressings but this one had good flavor. The burger you can tell was not frozen and fresh ground beef, cooked a nice medium so it was moist. The roasted broccoli was the star of the night! My boyfriend got pickles on the side so I can eat them. The tri-tip was cooked medium and completely covered in the tangy BBQ sauce so every bite was perfect. The mac & cheese was a *little* cold on the plate, but the sweet potatoes were HOT and so so so so SO delicious! The biggest disappointment was the grilled asparagus that was considered a premium side for an extra $8.95. I love asparagus and the roast was okay, could have been more roasted for my personal preference and for that price, I would rather skip it altogether and get the roasted broccoli. read more

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It's been years since I've been here and I'm glad to report that it still has some great bbq. Service from Ana was great from the start to finish. Lunch time was bustling which surprised me for a Monday. Everything was really clean and very good air circulation so you didn't really smell like the bbq smoke. I went with the 2 meat combo and chose Mac n cheese for my side. The Tri tip and pulled pork was great. Just wish the portions were bigger lol. My foodie friend got the brisket and baby back ribs which were also great. The loaded baked potato needed more cheese in my opinion. I went with the passion tea and also got to try the cucumber spritz. Both were thirst quenching and delicious. We got dessert to go and they were so nice to pack a bag of ice for the ice cream not to melt. Definitely will be back. read more

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We got their Slab of Baby Back Ribs and their Tri Tip. Food was great! Their famous shredded onions for appetizer was amazing, it was really good! Fast and good service, great ambiance. Would definitely go back to this place. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

First time visitor maybe 2nd but it's been a very long time since dining Located Cerritos town center near macaroni grill side Plenty of open parking Indoor outdoor dining Reservation online or walk in Clean spacious somewhat dim, plenty of seating options tables booth bar Server was pleasant and friendly and checked up multiple times to ensure everything was good and being taken care of Order spinach artichoke dip - more spinach than artichoke and a bit runny and bland, probably a pass as a half order is $16 but the chips and salsa that accompany it I thought were much better than the overall spinach dip itself The bbq was really the star! Pal order beef ribs and steam broccoli and beans. Meat was tender off the bone and met her craving Order 2 bbq combo: tri tip and baby back ribs. Very tender moist flavorful, baby ribs peel off the bone, tri tip tastes like steak (very good yes!) Steam broccoli was actually pleasant not mushy and help break the richness of the sweet potato that was a bit on the buttery side The peach crisp / the topping was crunchy and sweet and the peaches were hot and tart and everything covered with vanilla bean ice cream that was not sweet which work out great Great for group outing date night family friendly and celebrations. Overall on the pricier side but quality and value with leftovers made it worth it for the treat. Would return back to try more! read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - WR BBQ Combo - 2 Items: tri tip and baby back ribs (5) - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Late brunch with friends and honestly... a solid time all around. We were seated immediately and parking was surprisingly easy -- plenty of spots, but fair warning: it's in a busy plaza, so don't panic if it looks chaotic at first glance. We were seated outside around 12 PM on a Saturday, and there was still plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, which is always a win. Our waiter Israel was an absolute sweetheart -- super kind, checked in on us often, and kept our water cups filled like it was his personal mission. 10/10 service energy. I ordered the BBQ Chicken Salad ($20.95). Flavor-wise? Definitely tasty. Portion-wise? A little smaller than I remember from a year ago at another location. Not shocked -- portion shrinkage is sadly a universal restaurant experience at this point. I'd give it a 7.8/10. Good, but could've used a bit more chicken to really shine. My friends ordered a mix of lunch items (including sliders), but honestly... we were way too busy chatting, laughing, and living our best outdoor brunch lives to stop and rate food properly. That should tell you something though -- the vibes were vibing. Overall: great ambience, great service, solid food, and an easy spot to enjoy a relaxed brunch with friends. Definitely a must-try if you're in Cerritos. Happy eats! read more

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It was a rainy Saturday afternoon, and we finally decided to try Wood Ranch since we drive past it all the time. We arrived around 1:00 p.m., and the place was packed! To our surprise, there was no wait and Ralphy sat us right away. We mentioned it was our first time visiting, and he assured us we would not be disappointed. Boy, was he right! From start to finish, the service was on point! Janelly was our server and she was definitely patient with us. We went back and forth about whether we wanted something light or a full meal, and she never rushed us. We asked to see the dessert menu before ordering because we always try butter cake whenever a restaurant offers it and they did! So we knew to order a lighter meal because we were saving room for dessert. My boyfriend and I ordered the beef rib entrée. I chose loaded mashed potatoes, and he went with asparagus. Our food came out piping hot and everything was soooo good! The ribs were good with the Chipotle BBQ (I got the regular BBQ sauce), and the sides were good. We of course ended with the butter cake. My boyfriend absolutely loved it, and I liked it. I prefer a firmer crust and this one was a bit softer, but I would still order it again. On another note, my seat faced the kitchen, and I was impressed by how efficiently the restaurant ran. I have eaten at many places but I never seen plates leave the line so quickly. It did not matter whose order it was, whoever walked by delivered it. Nothing sat for more than 30 seconds. I even asked to speak with a manager because I wanted to let them know how impressed I was with the service, the efficiency, and the food. Overall, great service, food, and ambiance, we will definitely be returning. read more

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I Went to meet some friends for lunch at this location and it was very modern with ample seating and very clean..I ordered the lunch barbecue combo with baby back ribs and chicken with a house salad. The Food was hot and fresh full of flavor and tender. We had a great waitress who was helpful and kept attending to us. This was my first time at this location and I enjoyed it a lot. Great place to bring family and friends to dine. read more

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Had such a good experience at Wood Ranch! The food was amazing and everything came out fresh and flavorful. I got the ribs, lemonade, iced tea, and tried a few other things too; everything was really good. The ribs were super tender and full of flavor. Service was friendly and the atmosphere was nice too. Definitely a place I'd come back to! read more

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Decided to try something different tonight. Went to Wood Ranch bar and Grill. Ordered the steak, macaroni and cheese with asparagus and the salmon, asparagus with the baked potato. The steak was the perfect size and super tender. The macaroni and cheese was good. The asparagus was cooked to perfection. The salmon was nice and flaky cooked perfect. The baked potato was nice and crispy on the outside and super fluffy on the inside. Our server was super nice and very attentive. We seated fast upon arrival. Everyone around seemed to be enjoying their food. The restaurant was the perfect amount of noisy and quiet. There were a lot of lively conversations going on, but it was quiet enough to hear each other without having to talk loud. It was a great experience. Would totally go again. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Steak, macaroni and cheese and asparagus and salmon, baked potato and asparagus - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

The food is good , service can hit or miss. The beef ribs are so good. I really like their Natalie salad( I think that's the name of it). They have good ice tea. The bread they give you is yummy they serve it with a sweet butter, but if you ask they will bring you regular butter. We l Enjoy most of their sides except the coleslaw. We are not a fan. So if you are thinking about having it ask for a sample, they will bring you out some to try. They have 2 kinds. But overall the it makes for a nice place for lunch or dinner. The one real down size is it can be very noisy and you can't hear the person you're with! read more

Came by during lunch, service was good, fast, and efficient. Menu had a lot of different options and we ordered the classic burger (medium rare). Dinner rolls were super good, fries were great, but the burgers were just ok. I think burgers definitely needed some sauce with flavor to it, even some mayo would have been nice. Ended up eating it as is and used ketchup for the fries on the burger for seasoning/flavor. Thankfully ordered the burgers medium rare so there was some moisture to the burger. Overall rating: Food: 8/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 8/10 read more

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Our department decided on Wood Ranch Cerritos for our monthly outing. This was a happy surprise as I had never heard of Wood Ranch and was looking forward to the experience. Our party of 16 was seating promptly (it helped that we arrived as soon as the restaurant opened!) Our servers were very attentive, friendly, and kept our drinks full. Our individual orders arrived within a reasonable time. I ordered the veggie burger with a 1/2 a Cesar salad. The veggie burger was moist and tasty and the salad, sitting within a sheared purple lettuce cap, was brimming with flavor. Plenty of parking out front. Enjoy your visit! read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - House-Made Veggie Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Went for lunch at this location we love the Irvine spectrum Restaurant wasn't too busy was able to seat quickly. Waitress started off attentive took our drink order but then kinda forgot about us. She happened to walk by then turned around and got our drinks finally while we had her there we placed our food order Again it took awhile finally received our food and then she forgot about us again so no drink refills Food was okay I think the service just left a bad taste in our mouth and wanted to leave We did watch the waitress be attentive to other guest I wouldn't go back to this location unfortunately. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Weekday nights out are perfect at wood ranch cerritos. No wait, seated promptly and ordering food was quick but without feeling rushed. Service was friendly and ambiance comfortable. Parking may be a little challenging at times. Food was well cooked (grilled salmon n pulled pork plates) and seasoned just right. read more

Celebrated Mother's Day and my Mom's birthday here today and Lori provided us with a superb service. She's very attentive and nice. Food is great and the place is very clean and organized. Thank You again Lori for our wondeful Mother's Day celebration here at Wood Ranch Cerritos! read more

Parking is a pain in the butt here due to all the small business around but once you get inside the food is really good. It's unfortunate that they removed the 3 item combo for a 2 item combo for 31.99. Regardless the food is still good. There was no wait time for us on a Friday at 12:30 pm. We were instantly seated. Food came out nice and hot. I ordered the 2 item combo baby back ribs and chicken breast with a loaded baked potato. I like how they decorated the restaurant Christmas lights and garland. It gives it a Christmas bar theme feel but still classy. Thank you wood ranch for the excellent service and great food! Looking forward to my next visit. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - WR BBQ Combo - 2 Items - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

May 18, 2025 | Cerritos: While in the area, my friend and I decided on dinner at Wood Ranch! Atlantic Salmon: Absolutely delicious, tender & I loved the glaze on top! While I did see that the salmon was pan-seared with tamarin & brown sugar, I just realized that Jim Bean was included as well! Haha! Tons of flavor and I enjoyed every single bite! I was also able to select a side of my choice, which was mac & cheese! I have plenty of leftovers of the entire dish, as the portions were huge! Red Wine: Claudia, thanks again for an excellent wine recommendation and telling us about Tuesday wine specials! I'll definitely keep that in mind! The glass of Merlot was perfect! Garlic Rolls: Divine! Yes, please! They are absolutely delicious, buttery and so fluffy! Yum! Customer Service: Incredibly friendly from the moment we walked in! Our server Claudia was amazing! She was welcoming, friendly, and gave us excellent recommendations! Claudia was personality plus from the moment she arrived at our table, up until the moment we left! In fact, each person that appeared at our table was incredibly friendly and attentive! Outside Dining: It was a beautiful evening, so sitting outside was fantastic! There are heat lamps as well! Claudia adjusted the bright red umbrella for us as well, as the sun was still shining bright! Parking: Plentiful, free & shared with other shops & restaurants! Huge parking lot! Overall: Yes, please! I enjoyed the ambience, incredible friendliness, and delicious meal! I would love to try other dishes from the menu next time! See you again one day soon!! read more

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04/14/26 3:03 pm, called and pressed one for to go - sat on hold for 3 minutes, picked up once then twice - no answer and then hung up. 3:06 pm, chose the hostess. I attempted to ask for a pre-order menu so our party of 12 could pre-order. Got out two words before she cut me off saying she doesn't handle to go. Got out two more words before she cut me off again. At that point I informed her that she kept speaking over me and not listening to my request. She checked with the manager and they only offer pre-order menus for parties 20 or more. I was attempting to get our party in/out within an hour. Not an option. Hostess needs some 'listening skills' training...perhaps at the next job. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Evidence of the hang up call. - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Steak salad is a great option for some protein. Ingredients are savory and fresh. Add avocado for some extra flavor. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Had a great dinner. Came in right before dinner rush hour and got sat down almost immediately. Server was very attentive. Offered us popular drink selection and brought us garlic rolls right away. Had spinach and artichoke dip for an appetizer. Small portion was perfect. Ordered the pick 2 barbecue dinner. Half chicken was amazing! Baby back ribs were alittle char on the ends, but it's bbq! Ambiance was cozy. Booth was perfect for conversation. Huge parking lot but it was extremely busy because of the holidays! We will be back soon for a round2! read more

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This is my second time ordering online. No issues, and on time! Their to go or pick up service is fast! BBQ is amazing not dry, or overcooked, why bbq? when wood ranch is the place to order!! Keep up the good work! read more

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Great food. Cocktails excellent. Sides are amazing. Prices are a bit high Service was good, though some service workers spent a lot of time on their phones near the restroom alcove. Not a good look read more

Love this restaurant! The rib eye steak was amazing! Also, love their coleslaw with peanuts! read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Prime Top Sirloin and coleslaw salad - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

Today, my friend Bobby and I visited Wood Ranch Barbecue & Steakhouse in Cerritos, California, as we often do. This is one of our favorite spots, and once again, we were impressed. The store manager, Casey, came by our table -- such a sweetheart and a beautiful soul! She entertained us, made sure we were well taken care of, and her hospitality was absolutely amazing. We were so impressed that we decided to write this compliment to recognize her outstanding service. read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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What a lovely dinning experience from start to finshhhh! This was my first time at Wood Ranch and I was actually shocked at how amazing everything was! The service was great! Our waitress was so sweet and checked on us often. On top of that one of the managers by the name of Ralphy went above and beyond to make my first dinning experience very special which was so kind of him! All in all... I'm now a fannnn! We ate goodddd!! (the dessert was insaneee ) and I can't wait to go back! read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - WR BBQ Combo - 2 Items - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Service is always super friendly here! I made a reservation online and they were able to take us in a bit earlier. Definitely recommend the BBQ combo! It's definitely more than enough food. 4/5 - Brisket 4/5 - Tri Tip (asked for medium, got well done) 5/5 - Beef Ribs - definitely the best thing here! I'd recommend the chipotle cherry sauce 4/5 - Baby Back Ribs Only thing is I was very much so not a fan of the mac and cheese sitting in the meat juices :( Wish this was on the side Considering value, flavor, and service, definitely highly recommend! read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - BBQ Combo: Loaded Mashed Potatoes + Baby Back Ribs + Beef Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Back again, and enjoyed it as much as ever. It was decorated for Christmas and looked lovely. I had my usual order--baby back ribs with mashed potatoes and peanut slaw, which is not like the usual creamy Cole slaw. I definitely recommend the slaw--i love it. Everything was delish, to especially the yummy garlic rolls. read more

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The food was soo good! We had excellent customer service from our server Brittanie. Our first time there and we are already planning our next visit! read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - BBQ Chopped Salad bacon Buckeye Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

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Our server, Chris, was phenomenal. Professional, warm, and super efficient. He didn't feel fake at all and genuinely wished me and my husband well. The food was so tasty. Each item made me and my husband gasp at how delicious it was. Appetizer, to salad, to combo meals, and drinks! Each thing was so delicious. Don't skip on the tri-tip or the spinach and artichoke dip. Wood Ranch has a great vibe for every occasion and it seems all the staff are top-notch. Highly recommend! read more

These guys have really good ribs. I just love their beef ribs. especially their garlic rolls and their signature side dishes They're really really good. read more

The tri tip is so good! The location is convenient and has plenty of parking. The service is pretty good and they are efficient too. It's a nice spot to do a birthday dinner or some type of celebration at a fun loud spot. read more

I was really annoyed with this experience. For one thing, the last time we ate here was two years ago because when we tried to go last year the wait was ridiculously long. This time we made a reservation. Great. They had our table ready for us when we arrived. They sat us at a weird round table that trapped a bunch of us inside and we necessarily had to sit the two highchairs on the outside walkway. What was immediately off-putting was that we hadn't even finished sitting down when the hostess came over to tell us that our two-hour time limit was "starting now." It just felt really aggressive and unnecessary and made us feel rushed. And then we proceeded to sit there for 20 minutes without really getting any service. Except for some drinks. And then when the food finally arrived, which was already hectic, the hostess came by to ask if I wanted to move my carseat. It was set off to the side and out of the way. I'm sure she was trying to be nice but I was trying to feed a 1 year old who kept grabbing at stuff and in the hassle of having to keep turning around to talk to her about my stroller, he grabbed a beer and spilled it all over himself, the table, our food and the floor. The hostess was minimally helpful at that point and got us some napkins. It was a mad scramble to clean everything up. And at the end she asked if I wanted to move my stroller. I DIDNT WANT TO MOVE IT TO BEGIN WITH. It was just really frustrating and I do not want to repeat that dining experience again. There was a busser with long hair who was really nice, our server was chill, and the manager took the spilled beer off the check. The food was good but the combo of two small kids and an likely wellmeaning hostess took away a lot of the enjoyment factor read more

My family and I usually have a great meal at Wood Ranch. I have been disappointed in the Brisket lately,especially with my most recent visit. Not only was it on the dry side, it was EXTREMELY spicy! I don't like the Carolina bbq sauce for that reason and always order with regular sauce. I don't know if that was used making the brisket this time, but my husband was complaining about it also. We will go back because it is our favorite restaurant, I just hope we don't have a repeat. The chef needs to lighten up on the spices, just saying!! read more

Simply delicious, came out for my birthday dinner. There's no where else I would rather eat. WOOD RANCH CERRITOS is the best. The quality of service and cleanliness is excellent. I highly recommend to come hungry. This place does not disappoint. Special thanks to Jefferey for going above and beyond. Jefferey is humble and has some of the best recommendations on appetizers . read more

Wood Ranch Cerritos - 48th Birthday Dinner - Barbeque Near Me - Cerritos, California

If you're exploring new options because you are a little tired of Lucille's, just go to Lucille's. My mistake was trying something else and was not worth it. Food is not great and ran out of tri tip by 6pm. read more