Well, they're always open that's for sure but too many times I come in and I get the General's…read morechicken and there's very little meat in it and it's all stuffing and then when I check out the lady puts her hand on the scale like that old saying, they put some on the scale not cool Plus it's against the law to have a scale that doesn't tell you how much your pain it works. They tell you that it's broken but it's not it works. They just don't put it on so they can cheat you. Unfortunately that's what they're doing and I told them to their faces that they're cheating me so I'm going to stop coming here because I'm sick of being cheated and if you're sick of being cheated, eat somewhere else or make them fix the scale so that you can see the price and what you're buying some people buy a lot of food in with them playing games like putting their hand on a scale when it reads it, come on the act like we're really stupid a lot of Chinese people act like Americans are very stupid. It's not cool at all. It's racist.

The food is average but always warm and attended to often enough to keep things fresh. I wish there…read morewere more vegetables & vegetarian options. I hardly ever see anyone cooking at, or making use of the stir fry station. The service is light: drinks/refills, take your dirty dishes, deliver your bill after 3 plates. The decor is cute and the fountain nice. The bathrooms are pretty clean too. However, my most recent visit was a little disappointing due to drinks that had a moldy after taste. We both had iced tea and I feel like the lines hadn't been maintained properly/bleached. I'm sorry to say that we forgot to mention it to the staff before leaving so they could attend to it.

I was out this way to see my great nephew who was playing in a baseball tournament, and we stopped…read morehere afterwards for lunch. I have one near my location, but I haven't had a chance to get there yet. We did go about 11:15-11:30am & I have to say the place was pretty clean. Pizza came out regularly and was halfway decent, they had plenty of choices. The dessert was interesting. Workers came by often, to take away your plates from the table and were generally friendly and prompt. I really have no complaints and thought it was a decent stop. The buffet comes out to somewhere between 15-20 dollars per person which isn't too bad. I also thought the Fried Chicken was pretty good.

What a wonderful place for a birthday party and the food is delicious,fresh Great chicken and…read morepizza. Everything was yummy and prices were not bad. They gave us a room for free for all of the gifts and cake and guest. And Rjay was a treat. What a wonderful young man. Thank you for all the help Pizza ranch. Will definitely be back. Good job Manager Josh.

Helping a friend get to his Florida winter home. We left Minnesota just a head of a snow storm. We…read morestopped at the iron skillet for breakfast. I had the French toast with sausage and eggs. Our server kept my coffee cup full and brought the food rather quickly for how busy they were 5 stars from me.

After reading some of the other reviews, I wasn't sure what to think, but I was pleasantly…read moresurprised they had the menu you could order from or the buffet. The buffet was well stocked with fresh food items, and the baked chicken was hot and moist. So a good experience all around.

Maxson's Pride of Oregon, a paddle wheel boat, is truly a hidden gem. The friendly crew described…read moreits history--built in 1989 as a replica of the Rosie O'Shea paddlewheeler. A portion of its journey from the shipyard to the Rock River was actually made overland. The interior of the main deck is appointed with attractive woodwork, and there is a bar. The upper deck is open air. Ample seating is provided. This was a lunch cruise and our group was seated and served upon our 11 AM boarding. The quality of the food (catered by Maxson) and service exceeded our expectations. We began with rolls and a generous tossed salad with Italian dressing. Our entrée choices were beef bordelaise, fried catfish, and a vegetarian plate. The fork-tender beef was cloaked in a red wine sauce and the fish, though heavy on the crust, tasted fresh and was greaseless. Our sides were fresh steamed veggies and a twice-baked potato. Chocolate cake was served for dessert. There were pitchers of lemonade and water on the table, and coffee and tea were offered. Our leisurely cruise upriver lasted two hours and ended at 1:30. Travel is limited to a 7-mile-long navigable stretch of the Rock River. Narration was provided at various points of interest. We spotted at least two bald eagles onshore. Just delightful!

Horrible buffet never again! I can see now why only 4 people were there for lunch! Too bad nice…read morevenue

We came for Sunday brunch (and to redeem some free slot play) but we were later than usual. That…read morebeing said, the food should still be acceptable. The biscuits were kind of hard on the edges, bacon was soggy and the eggs were pretty runny. The other food was decent and there was plenty of it. Just certain things like the bread pudding in the dessert area was well beyond the time it needed to be out. I put a spoon into it, and it was no longer soft and moist like you'd expect, so I didn't even scoop it out. For what you get there, $49 for two people is maybe a little much. Some things were good, like the crab cakes, but other things like the pizza seemed like store bought. We may try it again if we're there. Just not super impressed with it. Edit: we went back today (albeit earlier than last time) and the food was much better. I guess timing is everything. It wasn't very busy this morning (maybe everyone was still at church?) so the person clearing tables and getting drinks was very attentive. So I'd have to give them another star for that.

We've been here a couple of times and the outcomes have been very different. Sometimes the food is…read morecooked to perfection and hot. The last time we were there, most of the food was cold (especially the prime rib, cold and overcooked) I have a hard time paying what they want for their buffet and not knowing if the food is going to be edible or not.

Off of the hundreds of Chinese buffet, this one is one of the better ones. The are plenty of…read moreoptions and while it does tasty a little greasy, they don't all taste the same. Each item that I tried had its own taste and distinction. All the items on the buffet are the same ones you find any where else. Our buffets was hot and replaced quickly if it got empty. Service was friendly. Overall I would be back if I am in the area.

Six of us came here yesterday for the lunch buffet. Usually we have no complaints and have been…read morecoming here for many years. Unfortunately our meal was not very good this time. The honey chicken was undercooked. The broccoli and cheese was horrible. The broccoli literally was raw and hard with a cheese sauce. Very weird and disgusting. The Mongolian beef was not edible at all and was chewy or "gummy". A lot of our food was very cold. The noodles were flavorless. Not sure what was going on but for over $100 everyone wasn't too happy. Usually we enjoy our food but other tables were also complaining. The servers aren't that friendly. They don't say much until it's time to pay.

great food!!!!! food is good for the money. breakfast is awesome!!!!!been going there for 16 yearsread more

I went today April 28 2026 the food was cold and horrible the only thing I ate was a bowl of soup…read moreand it was horrible as soon as I made it to the parking lot I started to vomit.

Yet another outstanding experience at the Shannon Cafe a couple of weeks ago with Christine and…read moreAnita!!! What a great team!!! Christine out front and Anita taking care of the deliciousness in the back. Homemade bread, jam and even cookies this time around! The Meat Lovers Skillet is large enough for 2 meals and almost always is. While the portion size of the meal is impressive, the quality of the meal is even more impressive. Will be back as soon as possible... Thank you ladies for always providing a great experience!!! John

Love this place. My 'Go To' Every time I head out to Lake Carroll!! Home made breads, jam and pies.read more