We love the food here however... Tonight I placed an order online, but selected the wrong pickup time. My mom was going to pick it up on her way home at 5:40, but I selected to have it ready at 5:25. Totally my bad. I didn't want it to be cold by the time she got there so I called right after placing the order, talked to a girl on the phone and she changed the pickup time no prob. My mom gets there at 5:38 lol. The girl says to her that her food will not be ready until 5:40. "your daughter changed the time". Oookay haha. 25 minutes go by, no food yet, my mom never complained, just waited patiently. She noticed the 2 girls glancing over at her and talking "..well its her daughters fault for calling us". I would understand that they'd be annoyed if she were complaining or acting like a Karen but like I said, she was just standing there. She eventually got the food, after the girl sat it on the counter without saying anything. My mom eventually asked "is that mine?" the girl says "mhm". My mom walked out of there with her feelings hurt I never leave reviews, but the restaurant I work for would immediately send me home if I had that kind of attitude. So it bothers me when workers choose to treat customers a certain way when they don't have to. At least take your crap talking to the back next time ladies read more

Happy Hour has a larger menu now that WR Kitchen is Wood Ranch. So delighted because they often offer takeout specials and I use to drive to Irvine. I had the Famous Shredded Onions and my husband had the Double Cheeseburger, which was very juicy and came with their garlic rolls. The baked beans were both spicy and sweet. He also had a beer and all of their beers during Happy Hour are are just $5.00. Our servers were Alejandro and Louis, both very personable and efficient. Nice last minute tasty meal. read more

The review I wish I had seen before coming: Pretty terrible honestly. We made a reservation for eight people including a toddler and an infant and were never told we would be seated outside in 87 degree heat. When we asked about it the hostess got defensive and told us we hadn't specified inside or outside. We're traveling and have never been here. Sorry but customers shouldn't have to know they need to specify that. Honestly it felt like that interaction set the tone for how our table was treated from the start. Water took ages and cocktails took even longer. No one checked on us, cleared the table or offered another round. An hour in we had to ask about the drinks, and out of our being politeness we didn't ask about the food. Trying to give benefit of doubt, again. The kids food was the last to come out Restaurant 101. Feed the tiny customers first, keep ALL customers outside the table even, happy. My entire meal was a five wing starter that had clearly been forgotten. Instead of just admitting it and apologizing we were told they were coming. They finally arrived as everyone else was finishing so my starter was quite literally the finisher. Then the check came and we waited another 20 minutes for someone to come back so we could actually pay and leave. The food was average but the service made the entire experience not worth it. Plenty of franchises do customer service far better, so I'd suggest people check out BJs or Cheesecake Factory even a ruby's would have been better. Sometimes customer service can be taught. Sometimes apparently it can't be. Won't be back. Hope this helps. read more

My friends and I went for happy hour. We had two servers that were exceptional. The drinks were excellent. Plenty of appetizers to choose from. Two ladies had the short rib tacos and one had the fried chicken slider. We shared string onion rights and french fries. All yummy. We sat outside on the patio. Very nice. read more

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First time in Wood Ranch anywhere. Surprising with open room, high ceilings and a very apparent cleanliness. The first thing to eat are the complementary garlic rolls; soft and chewy with a great garlic balance. A great starter app are the shredded onions, if which there are enough for three. The brisket tacos are excellent but next time I will order them sans mashed potatoes (which is the default). The pricing on the happy hour menu is tolerable, given today's restaurant propensities to try to make the day's PC on a single dish. Beer selection is fair but not overwhelming. Service from Joseph was outstanding and we will return before long. read more

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Joseph is such a great bartender! he is so kind, welcoming & genuine! bar food was delicious as always, the ribs were tender & i love the habanero bbq sauce. i tried the pom martini & hibiscus marg with vodka, both very tasty. i couldn't leave without getting a side of their roasted cauliflower & Joseph made sure i had everything i needed including their decadent rolls of bread & a box when i was ready to go. i'll definitely be back, i always enjoy the food & service here :) read more

Wood Ranch - hibiscus marg sub vodka & HH ribs, delicious! - Barbeque Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

This location is different from other Wood Ranch locations I've visited. I was kind of underwhelmed and my first impression was that it looked like an upscale Denny's. But definitely not upscale enough for my taste. The layout was strange and the service was just okay. But, now, onto the food: Cauliflower "wings:" 8/10 Ribs: 8/10 Fries: 9/10 The free bread was probably the best thing we had. The drinks (I ordered an espresso martini and whiskey soda) were priced high with a low alcohol content, for sure. Although the experience wasn't awful, it also wasn't special, and I wouldn't return. read more

I had not been to WoodRanch for a long time. The service was great. Food can be a little pricey but everything is made from scratch. I love the filet, the roasted chicken, and the potato skins. read more

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I always have abgreat experience coming here. The ribs are fantastic and the servers are always very helpful.

Amazing food with friendly service Chelsea is the best outstanding customer service! I will definitely becoming back.

We have not been back to W.R. Kitchen for years. It is a smaller version of Wood Ranch BBQ. We drove by last night and the parking lot was full so we decided to do dinner here. Restaurant was full inside so we were seated outside on their covered, heated patio. I had Natalie's salad with added salmon. The salad came with spring mix, avocado, cucumber, blue cheese, candied pecans. That was excellent! 5/5 Hubby had the pulled pork plate with coleslaw, mashed potatoes, and mac & cheese. The pulled pork was good but it had a bit too much fat. Mac & cheese was good and hubby liked the mashed potatoes. I had a few bites of the coleslaw as he does not like coleslaw. It was good but definitely too sweet for coleslaw. It could be more tangy. The garlic rolls were good, as always. read more

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Great happy hour with $5 Blindes and IPAs which you can't beat. Bartenders are very kind and courteous. Had the Buffalo wings and baby backs which were $10 each for HH. Wings were ok but the baby backs were delish. Would definitely get those again. Sit at the bar watch a game and relax. For Laguna Niguel it's a nice go to. Will be coming back. read more

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Our annual work party and happy hours has been hosted here in the patio. We have had a wonderful service each time. Love that they offer 9 and 6 oz wine pours and I believe 16 oz and 22 oz pours of draft beer. They serve my favorite pinot noir Meiomi. The Tri tip and baby back ribs are amazing here with delicious sides: fries, broccoli, garlic roasted cauliflower, Mac and cheese. We also love the Natalie salad, bbq chopped salad and the fresh garlic bread. read more

Quality has really gone down. Meat was overcooked, poor quality and half the portions at considerably higher prices. Pay more, get less and leave unhappy. It's not just this place, it's all over. read more

'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the... sorry can't find a word that rhymes with restaurant. Came in today for our team holiday lunch and had a good time. Trust me, any time away from the job IS a good time. Weather was nice to eat outside and staff had a large table for all 20 of us. The service was stellar for such a large party, but the food was only 3 Stars. I guess I'm spoiled cuz I've eaten at better local places. But if you're on a budget, and shot on time, then you won't leave unhappy! read more

Came in on a whim and was seated promptly. Have heard great things but wildly exceeded my expectations. From start to finish. We were greeted by our waitress, Holland. Such a friendly demeanor and smiles. She recommended an awesome app (buffalo cauliflower) the app started at this location and quickly was available at other locations we were told. Now I know why! My friend and I shared a BBQ chop salad (get it with tri tip, doesn't disappoint). We also shared a full rack of BBQ ribs, the sauce was amazing and a great variety of sides to select from. We skipped on dessert because we were stuffed. We will definitely be back very soon, thanks again to Holland she made the experience that much more fun and fluid. read more

Came in for a company lunch at around 2pm so it was after a lunch rush. The servers were really nice and patient with such a large party & were even helpful with suggestions! They gave a us a ton of complementary garlic butter bread before taking our order. They were nicely toasted but a bit too greasy for my preference. I got the tri tip sandwich which was nice but also just a little lackluster. I wish it had some more grilled onions in it or s. The Mac n cheese was just slightly better than Kraft. I doused mine in black pepper LOL read more

Wood Ranch - BBQ Tri Tip Sandwich, Lauren's Favorite Macaroni & Cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

Wow talk about the worst restaurant experience I have ever had! Truly. I came into the restaurant at 2pm and ordered a tri tip sandwich soon afterwards. The restaurant was slow, more than enough staff. Time goes on, and my single sandwich never comes out.. 2:20, 2:30, 2:40, 2:45. During this time my server never communicated anything to me. Never came over to update me on what was happening, refill my water or discuss the delay. I asked another server to grab him for me, and he ignored her request and wouldn't walk over to check on me. Crazy! At this point I waved another gentleman over, who then apologized. I told him how I had been waiting 45 minutes for a single sandwich, how does this happen? And he responded saying the food was never sent to the kitchen. I sat a booth right next to the kitchen, facing them. How could a solo customer be neglected to this extent? Insane. No one checking on me, no one seeing where my food was. I left at 2:45 with only a " we are sorry about that". I am shocked at the lack of customer service and response to my frustration. Especially when I told them how pregnant and hungry I was when I walked in.. I was excited to be there. Top it off, the employees were sitting food down right in booth in front of me that had no customers the entire time, so I know it was their own food. So here I am, waiting all this time, yet everyone else's fresh food comes out when mine took 45min and never came out? How does this happen?? First error was not putting the food through, second error was not checking up on me to let me know what happened. I will be sure to share my experience with others because this is so so wrong. Signed- pregnant, hungry and angry. read more

Jacy was our server. She's so attentive and helpful. The food was Excellent. And of course The Street taco was so fresh and delicious. I love the open floor plan that you can see into the kitchen. Very clean. We love coming back here time after time. read more

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The restaurant features a modern rustic aesthetic with an open kitchen, high energy, and a comfortable lodge-like interior. It is known for being family- and pet-friendly, especially on its spacious, heated outdoor patio. The complimentary garlic rolls are a fan favorite and described as "to die for". Other popular items include the Famous Shredded Onions and the BBQ Chopped Salad. read more

Wood Ranch - Tri tip sandwich for $12. Shouldn't this include a side for $12? - Barbeque Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

One of my favorite spots! Service has consistently been friendly, helpful, and quick. I've never waited for a table even on a busy night, kitchen is on point cause food comes out fast! I come for the 10oz Tritip Entree with both Mac and Cheese and Baked Beans, say yes the garlic rolls cause they're fresh and absolutely DELICIOUS. They do refill them too if you ask nicely. I like to ask for the bottle of balsamic vinegar and oil, make myself a little concoction with pepper and salt too.. best freebie ever when you opt for the 10oz tritip! Tritip is suuuper tender and flavorful, I like to ask for extra bbq sauce on the side sometimes. The Mac and cheese here is UNRIVALED. It's the kind that has a thick consistency, creamy, and just cheesy.. can't get it anywhere else locally. Baked beans are also suuper good, would be nice if they gave it a little southern howdy with bacon bits.. I'd lose my mind. Anyways, a MUST try, save your dollars and bring some nice company cause they have a full bar too. read more

Wood Ranch - WR Tri Tip 10 OZ with Mac and Fries. Get the Mac and Baked Beans! 5/5 - Barbeque Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

A group of 14 of my family came in for my uncles birthday. The food was amazing and we really enjoyed our time at Woodranch LN! The server, Holland took amazing care of us and lead us through the menu. We had no complaints and the service made our time to celebrate very smooth. The Tri tip and salmon was our favs We will return and continue to tell our friends. Thanks again to your team read more

It has always been our annual tradition to get ribs from Wood Ranch, after last years debacle, we chose to give this one a chance.. it was AWESOME! No long wait, the ribs were perfect. Thanks for making our Christmas Eve a success! read more

Louis at the bar took excellent care of us. Drink refills coming before we even thought about it and genuinely gave thoughtful recommendations for what we were looking for. If you haven't been before, the bread is to die for and the Tri Tip was so tender. Wonderful place to eat! read more

Apparently they have a new menu as we were there for lunch and they had none of the previous lunch selections. We asked for the lunch menu and were told 'this is the lunch menu.' So I guess they now have only a one-page menu for both lunch and dinner with, of course, much higher prices (which is to be expected). We will not be returning. read more

The food and service is always great! We never have to wait long (if at all) and the portion sizes are sometimes enough for two. Also, the staff and management are so nice! P.S. Get the tri tip read more

We usually visit WR kitchen a few times a year. I love the BBQ salad and on this visit I noticed that instead of it being $15 it's now $23+ but does come with protein. I only want the salad and no protein. Also a while ago the 3 item combo was replaced with the 2 item combo at almost the same price. It's clear you need to sell higher price items at a greater profit margin, but customers may decide to go elsewhere. read more

Love the service of the staff!! I've never had a bad meal or experience there my favorite is the baby back ribs with fully loaded skillet. Potatoes, baked beans and peanut coleslaw!!!Ambience is nice upbeat Music!! tried some other dishes as well as the pulled pork was really good and the burgers are great. The only thing I would add is we eat there for lunch and a $50 filet mignon on a lunch menu is really pushing it. They need to have a New York strip for 30 bucks or so... I will repeat again they need to have a sirloin or a more reasonable steak for lunch on their menu. Rock on Wood Ranch.!!! read more

Wood Ranch - My favorite dish is baby back ribs fully loaded skillet potatoes baked beans oh yeah, they're peanut coleslaw is the bomb Diggity!!! - Barbeque Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

Thank you to Holland who was a lovely server! We had a great evening and really appreciate the energy and staff at WR.

Hello, I rarely complain, but this lunch was unacceptable. The pulled pork was mostly fat (at least 80%), the sweet potato fries were completely dry, like cardboard--and everything was served cold. This is basic food quality, and it was missed on every level. At 1:00 pm there were only a few tables occupied, so lack of staffing or being busy is not a valid excuse. Paying $50.00 for food of this quality is frankly unacceptable and easily the worst lunch I've had in a long time. I'm bringing this to your attention because this experience should not be happening. read more

First time customers. We split a chicken BBQ salad plenty big enough! It was so tasty, highly recommend this salad. The potato skins were tasty but when we subbed bacon for chicken we were charged extra - unexpected. Close to $5 for soft drinks. We are looking forward to trying more entrees. Conveniently located near a favorite movie theater we go to often. read more

Space/Ambiance: 3-4 stars - open layout, not too loud, good size tables. I didn't like some of the patio seating layout but luckily we were able to pick a less awkward table. Food: 4 stars - the cauliflower tacos had a little kick and a lot of "taco" flavor. Pickled onions add a great tang. My uncle enjoyed his grilled salmon, and it was a decent size portion too. The garlic rolls were so delish and decadent. Service: 2-4 stars - started out attentive and slowly got worse. My water was never refilled, the pay system was a different POS than I've seen before. I think if you drop off a virtual check - not even a printed one - you need to explain what to do/how to pay rather than expect people to know. He also checked on us once about 60 seconds after he dropped the food and then not again. Mostly the lack of water irked me. read more

A really great experience. My husband and I have been to other locations but recently moved to this area. Our server, Holland, was a sweetheart and steered us in the right direction. We came for happy hour and were in a rush. She recommended the brisket taquitos which were delicious. We got a couple more apps and the Newport lemonade is a new fav of mine. Happy to have this location in my new neighborhood and will definitely be coming back! read more

Tried this place for the first time with the family last night. Reservation went ok and seated nicely. Server was also nice and attentive. Food quality, nothing to write home about!! BBQ breast chicken was hard and no taste!! Broccoli was hard and not cooked enough! Ribs were ok and tacos very small and unfortunately, not much of a taste! Finally, waited a long time for our food while we were told the kitchen was backed up even though the restaurant was not busy and lots of empty tables! read more

Wood Ranch - Empty tables - Barbeque Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California

Thank you for your exceptional customer service Holland! After a long day at work, this spot was exactly what I needed for a last-minute dinner. Holland was the best server--warm, attentive, and genuinely caring, with great attention to detail. Ask for her if you can--she truly makes you feel welcome! read more

Best BBQ in Orange County! We get take out here constantly because of the large family meals they have. Great value and solid food.

Portions are a good size and it fits the elevated price. When dining in, they can be attentive but food will come out slowly. Felt the staff had no sense of urgency when we divulged a training located nearby started at a certain time. Dining area is simply but tastefully decorated country style. Try not to fill up on the bread...too good to pass up. I love their salads, BBQ, and loaded mashed potato. Since we were really cutting it close with our event, we passed on dessert. Pick-up is the way to go, if you're in the area. Designated "curbside pick-up" parking spaces with a telephone number to call when you arrive. I appreciate the utensils and napkins; small thoughtful touches as these show that WR Kitchen really wants you to enjoy not only their food but their service. Did I also mention that they slipped in their addicting bread for pick-up orders? Maybe not single-dish orders but definitely if you order more dishes. You'll be a huge hit for any party with their catering; to be safe, order more because people will have thirds. read more

Hostess would not seat me because I was a party of 1. Nobody else was waiting. She said the only place I could sit was outside. I WAS a regular customer. read more

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This place really has taken a turn for the worst when it comes to service. After my last experience it's highly unlikely I will return. I order my meal with one simple modifcation. When my food arrived it was incorrect. The manager came out and fixed it for me. Our waiter was not very friendly to start with. After that my waiter Marcus completely ignored our table. Never came around to appolgize, or check in at all. We eventually had to flag him down to get the check. And he proceeded to drop it off without a thank you, have a nice day. Nothing. Absolutely awful service read more

Cute spot to go to! We sat at the bar, took a minute for the bartender but ordered drinks and tacos food was good and fairly fast I could see the order come up but took her a bit to actually bring the food over. The cook even said. Other than that food was good and liked the spot! read more

Wood Ranch - Chicken tacos - Barbeque Near Me - Laguna Niguel, California